South Yorkshire traffic: M18 motorway reopens after multi-vehicle collision between J1 and J2 near Rotherham

Robert Cumber
By Robert Cumber

News editor and reporter

Published 7th Sep 2024, 08:22 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2024, 16:38 BST
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The M18 motorway in South Yorkshire has reopened following a serious multi-vehicle collision.

The motorway had been closed northbound between junctions 1 and 2 near Rotherham for more than 12 hours following the crash in the early hours of this morning.

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The M18 was closed northbound between J1 and J2 near Rotherham for more than 12 hours following a serious multi-vehicle collision (photo: National Highways/trafficcameras.uk)The M18 was closed northbound between J1 and J2 near Rotherham for more than 12 hours following a serious multi-vehicle collision (photo: National Highways/trafficcameras.uk)
The M18 was closed northbound between J1 and J2 near Rotherham for more than 12 hours following a serious multi-vehicle collision (photo: National Highways/trafficcameras.uk) | National Highways/trafficcameras.uk

National Highways first tweeted about the road closure shortly before 3am today, Saturday, September 7.

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It said in an update issued at 3.30pm that the road had now fully reopened and that delays were ‘clearing well’.

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it was called at 2.34am this morning and sent two ambulances, an operational commander and a critical care paramedic to the scene.

The Star has contacted South Yorkshire Police for more information.

Related topics:TrafficRotherhamSouth YorkshireSouth Yorkshire PolicePolice

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