M1 traffic: Miles of congestion and 30 minute delays due to crash on motorway in Yorkshire
One lane is closed on the M1 in Yorkshire, traffic officers have said.
Lane five of five is closed on the M1 heading northbound between junction 41 and 42 near Wakefield following a crash. There are delays of 30 minutes and congestion stretching back for four miles, according to National Highways.
The agency, which runs major roads across Yorkshire and the rest of the country, said: “Lane 5 (of 5) is closed on the M1 northbound between J41 and J42 near Wakefield following a collision. There are delays of 30 minutes above usual journey times and 4 miles of congestion approaching the incident.”
It comes as the A1 heading northbound is also experiencing long delays due to a crash this morning.
The road reopened shortly before 9.30am.