Severe delays on Leeds motorway after two lanes closed due to smash

Motorists are being warned to avoid a Leeds motorway after two lanes were closed due to a smash.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Jan 2018, 18:05 BST

Updated 24th Jan 2018, 19:10 BST

The M1 Southbound between J46 and J45 in Leeds is currently down to one lane due to a smash.

RELATED: Drivers 'stuck for five hours' on M1 motorway after crashPolice and traffic officers are heading to the scene now as of 7.05pm, meaning delays could last for some time.

A spokesman for the Highways Agency said: "Two lanes closed on the #M1 southbound between J46 and J45 in #WestYorkshire following a traffic collision, @HighwaysNEAST #TrafficOfficers are on scene. Delays on approach."