Police alert - M1 near Sheffield closed in both directions

UPDATE: The motorway has reopened, according to National Highways.

The motorway near Sheffield is closed in both directions, police report.

The M1 is shut between Junctions 35 and 36 due to a ‘concern for safety’ incident.

South Yorkshire Police added: “We will provide an update as soon as we can, and thank you for your patience while our officers conduct their work.”

Junction 35 is Thorpe Hesley in Rotherham and Junction 36 is Birdwell, Barnsley.

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