Live as M1 closed in both directions near Leeds due to police incident

The M1 has been closed in both directions near Leeds due to a police-led incident.

National Highways has posted on Twitter this evening saying that the M1 has been closed in both directions between junctions 44 and 45 due to an incident being overseen by West Yorkshire Police.

The M1 has been shut in both directions between junctions 44 and 45placeholder image
The M1 has been shut in both directions between junctions 44 and 45

A spokesperson said: “More information to follow shortly. Thank you for your patience.”

West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for a statement.

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