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.

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