Drivers face long delays on M1 near Sheffield after early-morning car fire and crash

The northbound M1 near Sheffield was closed earlier while firefighters tackled a car blaze.
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Traffic was diverted away from the Tinsley Viaduct at J34 but the full closure has since been lifted.

The car fire has now been extinguished but one lane remains closed for vehicle recovery and clean up work.

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Meanwhile, a collision on the A57 near Todwick this morning is causing traffic to build on the M1 on the approach to J31.

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No other details have yet been released.

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