M1 Sheffield: Traffic chaos as motorway is partially closed due to fuel spillage following pile-up

Motorists have been warned of long delays today as part of the M1 has been closed to treat a fuel spillage following a multi-vehicle collision.
Rahmah Ghazali
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 8th Jul 2022, 14:07 BST
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Highways England said two lanes remain closed on the M1 northbound between Junction 29 and Junction 29a near Chesterfield to clear the spillage.

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The incident has caused delays of 60 minutes and approximately nine miles of congestion.

The current traffic on M1 after two lanes remain closed following fuel spillageThe current traffic on M1 after two lanes remain closed following fuel spillage
The current traffic on M1 after two lanes remain closed following fuel spillage

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National Highways Traffic Officers also remain on scene to assist with traffic management.

More to follow.

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