M1 closure: Yorkshire motorway closed heading northbound due to multi-vehicle crash
The M1 has been closed heading northbound in Yorkshire due to a crash.
National Highways: Yorkshire said the motorway has been closed within junction 47, for Garforth, due to a crash. There are currently three miles of congestion. Emergency services are also at the scene.
A statement from the agency said: “The M1 in WestYorkshire is now CLOSED northbound within J47 (Garforth) due to a multi-vehicle collision.
“Emergency services are in attendance. There's three miles of congestion on approach so allow extra time this morning.”
UPDATE: The road reopened at around 10am.