TRAFFIC: Disruption due to five car smash on M62

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jan 2017, 15:56 BST

Updated 12th Jan 2017, 17:01 BST

A five car smash is causing disruption on the M62 motorway this evening.

A tweet from West Yorkshire Police said that the force 'have been made aware' of a five vehicle accident on the M62.

The incident is near Chain Bar on the eastbound carriageway.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Forecasts of snow and ice are set to bring further travel disruption this evening.

Drivers have been warned of 'treacherous conditions' as snow rolls into parts of Yorkshire.