A1(M) shut in both directions after serious crash involving HGV and pedestrian
Published 16th Apr 2026, 10:26 BST
The A1(M) has been closed in both directions in West Yorkshire following a serious crash involving a lorry and a pedestrian.
The A1(M) has been shut in both directions near Darrington after a serious collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian.
West Yorkshire Police said officers are currently in attendance at the incident, which has prompted a full closure of the motorway around the A639 at Darrington.
Motorists are being warned of significant delays in the area and are being urged to avoid the route while emergency services deal with the incident.
National Highways said the closure remains in place between the A639 at junction 39 and junction 41 for the M62 following the earlier police-led incident.
Trapped traffic has now been released, but congestion of around two miles remains in the vicinity.
West Yorkshire Police has been contacted for further information