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Serious multi-vehicle fireball collision with exploding cylinders involved on the M62 in West Yorkshire causing traffic chaos Multiple vehicles are on fire after the crash on the eastbound carriageway between junction 29 at Lofthouse and junction 30 at Methley Lanes. A number of vehicles are on fire and cylinders have been identified at the scene, with at least one exploding. Please avoid the area if possible and give way to our crews attempting to reach the incident. Lanes 3 and 4 are also closed on the westbound carriageway. Delays are building with around 45 minutes and four miles of congestion. West Yorkshire Police said: Drivers are urged to avoid the M62 at junction 30 this afternoon following a collision there. Police were called to junction 30 of the M62 Eastbound at 4.07pm this afternoon to a report of a collision involving four vehicles. Emergency services attended the scene at which all parties were out of vehicles involved and in a safe location. No life threatening injuries have been reported. A motorway closure is in place on the eastbound carriageway, with a partial closure westbound also. Drivers are urged to seek alternative routes while police and fire officers manage the scene. 📲 iPhone: yapp.one/?action=welcome-off… 📲 Android: forms.gle/KZJFYzjFonBYprPU8