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| Lorry crash on M62 in West Yorkshire due to high winds | |
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| High winds have caused problems on the roads as a severe weather warning was placed across the region for gusts of up to 70mph. | High winds have caused problems on the roads as a severe weather warning was placed across the region for gusts of up to 70mph. |
| Drivers faced delays on the M62 motorway near junction 23 after a lorry was blown over with diesel leaking over three lanes of the carriageway. | Drivers faced delays on the M62 motorway near junction 23 after a lorry was blown over with diesel leaking over three lanes of the carriageway. |
| Police said no-one was injured in the crash which happened at about 1145 BST. | |
| The Highways Agency warned drivers of lorries, caravans and motorbikes to avoid the motorways until winds eased. | The Highways Agency warned drivers of lorries, caravans and motorbikes to avoid the motorways until winds eased. |
| Pam Allen, from the Highways Agency, said: "If you are driving a high-sided vehicle make sure you look at the roads and if you can do find an alternative route. | Pam Allen, from the Highways Agency, said: "If you are driving a high-sided vehicle make sure you look at the roads and if you can do find an alternative route. |
| "If you are towing caravans don't make the journey unless absolutely necessary." | "If you are towing caravans don't make the journey unless absolutely necessary." |