M1 southbound: Live updates as overturned vehicle forces closure of motorway near Leeds

An overturned vehicle has forced the closure of the M1 motorway near Leeds.

The carriageway has been closed southbound between junctions 39 and 40.

Emergency services are on the scene.

For all of the latest updates on the incident follow our live blog below:

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