A1M alert: 'Queuing traffic' as crash leaves all lanes of major motorway for Sheffield and Doncaster closed

All lanes have been reopened - further updates can be found here

The closure is currently affecting the A1M southbound, between junction 37 - which connects to the north of Doncaster - and junction 36 near to Warmsworth.

The motorway provides a major connection for commuters from Pontefract and West Yorkshire, into South Yorkshire and Sheffield.

Traffic monitoring website AA have described ‘queuing traffic’ in the affected area.

National Highways have said the closure is due to a road traffic collision.

South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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