Motorists face motorway chaos after M18 closed in both directions following crash
Police are urging people to plan alternative routes
Motorists are facing motorway chaos in South Yorkshire this morning after a serious collision.
The M18 in Doncaster is closed in both directions following the incident.
The southbound stretch from Junction 5-4 is affected, along with the northbound section from Junction 3-5.
Details on the circumstances surrounding the collision have not yet been released but South Yorkshire Police is urging motorists to avoid the area.
The force said: “Please be aware that a road closure is in place on the M18 in Doncaster in both directions. Southbound from J5-J4 and northbound from J3-J5.
“This is due to a road traffic collision.
“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible.”
National Highways has warned that the road is expected to remain closed all morning.
The agency said: “Road is likely to remains closed all morning following a serious collision.
“Traffic caught within the closure will be turned via the rear of the queue.”
At around 7am, queues of more than two miles were reported.
More to follow.
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