Collision and oil spill causes closure of M18 near Doncaster tonight

The M18 has been closed near Doncaster tonight after a collision left oil spilled across the carriageway.
The M18 at Loversall, heading towards junction 3. Picture: Marie Caley NDFP M18 MC 9The M18 at Loversall, heading towards junction 3. Picture: Marie Caley NDFP M18 MC 9
The M18 at Loversall, heading towards junction 3. Picture: Marie Caley NDFP M18 MC 9

The motorway is currently closed between J3 for White Rose Way and J4 for West Moor Link and Armthorpe following the incident.

The northbound carriageway has been shut following the collision.

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South Yorkshire Police and Highways England traffic officers are currently at the scene dealing with the incident but motorists are being warned they face extensive delays and disruption while the traffic is held and allowed to clear.

Drivers in the area are being urged to follow the signed diversions which have been put in place while the collision is cleared.

A Highways England spokesman said: “If you are in the traffic between J3 Doncaster and the incident, we are looking to start moving traffic shortly but with the amount of traffic to turn this will take some time to complete.”