Overturned caravan causing traffic chaos for motorists travelling on M1 in Sheffield

This is the scene on the M1 in Sheffield this afternoon after a caravan overturned, causing traffic chaos for motorists.
This is the scene on the M1, after a caravan overturnedThis is the scene on the M1, after a caravan overturned
This is the scene on the M1, after a caravan overturned

The collision took place just after 1.30pm today, between Junction 34 at Meadowhall and Junction 35 at Thorpe Hesley.

Lanes one and two were closed following the collision. 

A spokesman for Highways England said: “Recovery of the overturned caravan is now underway, but there is about 6km of queuing traffic due to the incident and delays are building. 

“Avoid the area if possible.”