Emergency services called to scene as M1 pile-up causes two mile tailbacks near Sheffield

Emergency services have been sent to a crash on the M1 near Sheffield this morning, with traffic jams reported.

National Highways reported at just before 11am that the M1 northbound was closed between junctions 30 and 31 due to the incident.

They said in a statement: “M1 northbound in South Yorkshire between J30 (Barlborough) & J31 (Sheffield).

“Road is closed due to a multi vehicle collision.”

They said South Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service were working on the scene and described two mile tailbacks.

Emergency services have been approached for more details.

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