M1 brought to standstill near Meadowhall after crash involving lorry and caravan

The M1 near Meadowhall was brought to a standstill earlier today after a collision involving a lorry and a vehicle towing a caravan.

By Claire Lewis

Published 17th Apr 2021, 12:40 BST

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The collision occurred on the southbound carriageway between Junction 34 for Meadowhall and 35 for Chapeltown.

It has not been revealed whether any injuries were sustained but traffic is now being allowed past the crash scene.

Highways England said the collision had left ‘a large debris field’.

The southbound M1 near Meadowhall was brought to a standstill earlier after a collision involving a lorry and a caravan

The southbound M1 near Meadowhall was brought to a standstill earlier after a collision involving a lorry and a caravan

There are delays on the approach.

Lane closures are expected for the next couple of hours.

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