A1M crash: Southbound carriageway closed near Wakefield after serious crash
Part of the A1M in Yorkshire is closed due to a serious crash.
National Highways stated that the A1M is closed southbound between J41 (M62) and J40 (Darrington) due to a serious collision.
West Yorkshire Police are in attendance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene.
![The A1M in West Yorkshire is closed southbound between J41 (M62) and J40 (Darrington) due to a serious collision.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxZGVhM2JiLWRmNDgtNGE4MC04MWVlLTQ0MDViMzYwM2UzYToyYzE0MzNkOC04Y2M2LTQ4MTAtYTM1ZS1hZDgzNDlkNzJiYjA=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![The A1M in West Yorkshire is closed southbound between J41 (M62) and J40 (Darrington) due to a serious collision.](/img/placeholder.png)
Drivers are asked to use the following diversions:
Exit the A1M at J41 and proceed onto the M62 eastbound for approx. 2 miles
Exit the M62 at J33 and at the roundabout, proceed onto the A1 southbound
Re-join the A1M.