M1 Wakefield: Traffic chaos as motorway closed in both directions after serious crash

The incident came on top of an earlier crash on the A1(M) in South Yorkshire, which has been closed southbound.

The M1 in West Yorkshire was closed in both directions between J39 and J40, near Wakefield, due to a collision, National Highways said.

National Highways said in a statement: “Emergency services including West Yorkshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.”

They said they expected disruption into the afternoon. But at 2.40pm, they added: “The M1 has now reopened between J39 and J40 near Wakefield in both directions following an earlier collision.”