M1 Motorway closed after pile-up close to Sheffield

A stretch of the M1 close to Sheffield is closed this morning following a pile-up.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Apr 2019, 08:17 BST

Updated 3rd Apr 2019, 11:11 BST

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Derbyshire Constabulary said officers are dealing with a ‘serious multi-vehicle collision’ on the northbound stretch of the M1 at Junction 30 for Barlborough.

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The force said the road is likely to be closed for a number of hours.

Motorists are being urged to ‘avoid the area’ and find alternative routes.

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