M62 delays caused by huge shed blocking a lane

Motorists were stopped on the M62 after police discovered a large shed blocking one of the lanes.

Officers were stunned to find the wooden outhouse obstructing part of the motorway in the middle of the night. Merseyside Roads Police Unit shared pictures of the shed on social media, jokingly calling on the owner to “come and collect it".

One commenter responded by saying: “Ah, the very definition of a shed load.”

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But officers added the owner should expect a ticket for allowing the unsecured load to fall onto the highway, which runs between Liverpool and Hull.

A spokesperson for the force wrote: “If this is your shed you have lost in lane 1 of the M62 we have it for you so please come and collect it.

“We also have your ticket for the insecure load ready for you.”

Other social media users poked fun at the bizarre discovery.

One said: "Calling Gaz Ebo : Gaz Ebo you have lost your load!”

However, others voiced their concern about the dangerous obstacle, which has since been removed.

One wrote: “Very nearly hit it myself. Hope the HGV/Galaxy drivers were ok.”