M1 Wakefield: Traffic stopped on motorway near Leeds as firefighters tackle car blaze

Traffic was stopped on a motorway near Leeds due to a car fire.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were rushed to the scene of the fire on the M1 northbound, between junction 39 and junction 40 (Wakefield). Traffic was stopped while the fire was put out and there are now major delays.

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