Multi-vehicle motorway crash leads to lane closure and four miles of congestion
Delays of 40 minutes on the approach, with 4 miles of congestion
This is the scene on a South Yorkshire motorway this morning, after a multi-vehicle collision which has led to a lane closure and miles of congestion.
The crash occurred on the A1M southbound at Junction 36, near to the Warmsworth area of Doncaster, earlier this morning (Saturday, June 27, 2026).
A red Skoda Octavia and blue Ford vehicle can be seen within the crash cordon.
A spokesperson for National Highways: Yorkshire said: “Lane 2 (of 2) is closed on the #A1M southbound in #SouthYorkshire within J36 #Warmsworth due to a multi vehicle traffic collision.
“Recovery is being arranged for the vehicles.
“Current delays of 40 minutes on the approach, with 4 miles of congestion.”
South Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have been contacted for comment.