Traffic moving slowly on South Yorkshire stretch of motorway following road traffic collision

A stretch of motorway in South Yorkshire is severely congested tonight, following a road traffic collision.

Published 5th Aug 2022, 19:47 BST

Updated 5th Aug 2022, 19:48 BST

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The collision took place on the M1 Southbound after J32 M18, near to Thurcroft, Rotherham at around 5pm today (Friday, August 5).

Nearby lanes of traffic were closed but reopened at just before 7pm.

There is currently congestion in the area as a result of the collision, and subsequent traffic delays.

South Yorkshire Police has been asked for more information, and anyone wishing to contact the force should call 101.