TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays on M1 motorway near Leeds

Delays are building on the M1 motorway near Leeds after a two-vehicle collision.

Highways England said one lane on the northbound carriageway of the M1, between Junction 39 and 40 at Wakefield, is closed following the collision.

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A lorry collided with a car on the stretch of motorway at around 7am.

Motorists are being warned to expected delays until at least after 10.45am.

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