Traffic warning as emergency services deal with lorry smash on South Yorkshire motorway

Emergency services are dealing with a collision between two lorries on the A1M in South Yorkshire which is causing tailbacks for motorists this morning.
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Highways England said emergency services are on the southbound stretch of the A1M between J36 for Conisbrough and J35 for Rotherham and the M18.

Highways England said: “Please be aware of congestion building in the area due to an incident.”

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics are dealing with the incident.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.