Live updates as multi-vehicle crash closes M1 near Wakefield causing major delays
Highways England first reported the incident at 7am.
There is a full closure in place on the southbound carriageway between Carr Gate, Wakefield and Lofthouse.
A diversion is in place and motorists are advised to follow the hollow square signs.
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Major delays on the M1 near Wakefield after multi-vehicle crash closes motorway
FULL CLOSURE
There is a full closure in place on the southbound carriageway.
Heavy traffic is building and motorists are advised to avoid the route.
Serious crash reported on M1 near Wakefield
There are major delays on the M1 near Wakefield as emergency services deal with a multi-vehicle crash.
Highways England first reported the incident at 7am.
It happened on the southbound carriageway between Junction 41 (Carr Gate) and Junction 40 (Wakefield/Lofthouse).
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