A LORRY fire on the M62 caused traffic chaos yesterday.

The vehicle caught fire in the central lane of the westbound carriageway between Ainley Top and Outlane in the afternoon.

Fire crews from Brighouse and Cleckheaton dealt with the fire.

Police closed two lanes of the motorway for a short time.

Traffic stretched back several miles until in the evening.

There were also hold-ups on roads leading to the motorway.