Traffic has been thrown into chaos after a major road is closed off next a key UK motorway following a “serious crash” overnight.

Emergency services were called out to the A672 Oldham Road next to the M62 near Greater Manchester following a collision near Rishworth, West Yorkshire, earlier this morning, Tuesday, February 4.

The road is currently closed between the Turnpike, next to Booth Wood Reservoir, and junction 22 of the M62 near Saddleworth. It’s not yet known how long the closure will be in place.

Calderdale Council said the road will be closed “until further notice”. A Calderdale Community Protection Team spokesperson wrote on X: “ATTENTION. Due to an RTC the A672 Oldham Road will be closed in both directions for several hours.

“Closures are in place from the Turnpike and junction 22. Please find alternative routes and allow more time to travel.”

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