Car crash on M1 northbound causing heavy delays in Leeds

A car crash on the M1 is causing heavy congestion in Leeds.

By Rebecca Marano

Published 1st Mar 2019, 15:55 BST

Updated 1st Mar 2019, 17:07 BST

Two cars have crashed on the M1 heading northbound for the M1 and M621 split.

The cars are in lane four of six.

Highways England tweeted this update: "#M1 Northbound J43 for #M1 #M621 split. 2 vehicle RTC in lane 4 of 6 lane section.

"#TrafficOfficers on scene with @WYP_RPU. Heavy congestion in the area and on approach northbound. Please take care in passing."