VIDEO: M1 closed in both directions at Leeds after this tanker smash

Both carriageways of the M1 at Leeds have been closed after a lorry overturned at lunchtime and huge tailbacks have been reported after this tanker crash.

It happened near to J47 Garforth turn-off on the southbound carriageway and emergency services are at the scene.

The smash. Photo: @djmurphykavosplaceholder image
The smash. Photo: @djmurphykavos

Initial reports are that the driver of the tanker is being cut free from his cab and the Yorkshire Ambulance has been scrambled.

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