Major delays on M1 as police close three lanes after crash

There are major delays on the M1 after police closed part of the carriageway due to a crash.

According to the AA, the road has been partially blocked due to the crash, with traffic starting to build Southbound shortly after J41.

Police are on the scene, it has been reported.

Three lanes have been closed by police on the scene, Highways England said.

The AA earlier reported heavy rain on M1 both ways between J39 A636 Denby Dale Road (Wakefield / Durkar) and J41 A650 (Carrgate).