The M62 has been closed in both directions due to problems with overhead power lines.

Highways England has revealed there are concerns about an overhead power line at Ainley Top so the carriageway will be closed in both directions from 3pm until Northern Powergrid engineers make it safe.

The motorway has been closed in both directions between Ainley Top and Brighouse.

It reopened again at around 4pm but there has been tailbacks and drivers were diverted.

Fans of Little Mix heading to the John Smith's Stadium were warned of delays and diversions werein place.

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Balloons to blame

Just heard that the problems on the M62 earlier were caused by BALLOONS hitting the power lines...

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It's had a serious effect on some drivers

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M62 now OPEN - but queues in both directions

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Congestion on the M62 looking bad

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Congestion back to junction 27

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M62

This is what the motorway looked like just a few minutes ago

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Good news!

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