M1: Traffic jams near Barnsley after car fire on major South Yorkshire motorway
By David Kessen
Published 24th Nov 2025, 08:11 GMT
Traffic jams have been reported on the M1 this morning, after a car fire on the motorway in South Yorkshire.
The incident was reported on the northbound carriageway, early this morning, with queues still in place for some time.
The AA described ‘queueing traffic due to the vehicle fire, from J37 A628 Whinby Road (Barnsley / Dodworth) to J38 A637 Huddersfield Road (Woolley / Huddersfield).
First reports were being made just after 6.30am.
National Highways described severe congestion due to a vehicle fire on the M1 northbound between junctions J37 and J38
Emergency services have been approached for more information.
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