South Yorkshire motorway closed due to accident

The southbound carriageway of the M18 is currently closed between junction 1 and junction 32 of the M1.

All traffic is being asked to leave at junction 1.

No information has as yet been provided as to the nature of the collision or if anyone has been injured.

More to follow.

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