Two-mile long tailbacks and lanes shut on M1 near Sheffield after pile-up on southbound route

A queue stretching two miles long has formed on the southbound M1 near Sheffield following a 'multi-vehicle crash’.

A collision was reported just before the Tinsley Viaduct near J34 at around 12.30pm this afternoon (September 11), with two lanes shut as of 2.30pm.

Motorway cameras show severe congestion, with delays of up to 30 minutes and increasing.

AA Traffic reports an average speed of 5mph.

South Yorkshire Police was contacted for a comment.

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