M1 blocked: Major incident as M1 blocked both ways in Yorkshire due to crane fire

The #M1 is currently blocked both ways between J30 for Sheffield and J31 for Worksop.

Emergency services including fire crews are on the scene.

Delays are building in both directions, National Highways said.

UPDATE 2.40PM

The motorway has now been closed in both directions.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has five crews dealing with the incident.

"This photo from the scene shows what crews are dealing with!”, the force added.

“We’re doing what we can to get the road opened again and minimise further disruption..”