Three lanes shut on M1 near Sheffield after crash close to Tinsley Viaduct

Three lanes are closed on the M1 near Sheffield following a crash this evening.

Queues over two miles long are reported on the M1 southbound between J35 in Rotherham and J34 at the Tinsley Viaduct following the collision at around 5pm today (October 27).

Traffic cameras show how three lanes are shut close to J35 and a damaged car surrounded by rescue vehicles.

Severe delays of up to 15 minutes and increasing are reported.

South Yorkshire Police was contacted for a comment on whether anyone was injured in the collision.

• RELATED: Police issue update following large-scale disorder at Sheffield Station
• RELATED: Shock figures reveal 43 deaths on South Yorkshire roads so far this year
• RELATED: Appeal for man in connection to £27,000 burglary at Network Rail depot in Sheffield