Motorists escape with minor injures after M1 crash in South Yorkshire
Emergency services were alerted to the smash on the southbound stretch of the motorway between between junctions 34 and 33 - Tinsley and Catcliffe - at around 5am.
It left debris strewn across all four lanes initially, blocking the motorway while a clean-up operation was mounted.
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Hide AdThe road has since been cleared and traffic is flowing normally.
South Yorkshire Police said it was fortunate those involved escaped with 'minor injuries'.
The force said the crash involved a Ford Focus and a Ford Fiesta.
A spokesman said: "The Focus had spun out, and then was unfortunately hit by the driver of the Fiesta."