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Two HGVs collided on the M62 at the Croft interchange at junction 10 near Warrington at around 4.37am.

One of the vehicles was on fire, and one of the drivers sadly died at the scene, police have since confirmed.

The eastbound carriageway – towards Manchester – remains shut and the closure is impacting on nearby roads, including the M6.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and warn the M62 could remain closed until the afternoon.

You can read our full report on the fatal crash here and follow our live blog below for the latest traffic updates...

Lorry driver dies after truck catches fire
M62 closed eastbound – towards Manchester – impacting traffic travelling on the M6
Closures in place at junction 10 in Warrington and between junctions 7 (St Helens) and 8 (Burtonwood) in Merseyside
National Highways warn M62 could be shut for hours

The M62 is closed eastbound after one lorry caught fire and two others were involved in a crash this morning (Tuesday, January 31).

Fatal M62 lorry fire: Traffic updates as delays build on M6 and diversions are put in place