Motorists urged to leave M1 hard shoulder free for emergency services after crash

An Asda lorry has overturned and is blocking all the lanes on the northbound stretch between Junctions 36 and 37 for Birdwell and Dodworth, near Barnsley.

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It has not been revealed whether anyone was injured in the crash.

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In the immediate aftermath, vehicles used the hard shoulder to pass the crash scene but South Yorkshire Police has now issued a warning to those caught up in the tailbacks to keep the hard shoulder clear for the emergency services.

In a Facebook post, the force said: 'If you are stationary on the motorway as a result of this incident, stay in your vehicle, keep the hard shoulder free for emergency vehicles and await updates.'

More to follow.