M1 Traffic: Accident on busy motorway near Sheffield leads to lane closure and slowing traffic

Highway officials have closed one lane following a crash on the M1 near Sheffield and Rotherham, with warnings of slowing traffic.
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The incident has been picked up on motorway cameras and by the AA’s online route planner, which warns motorists of four minute delays. One lane of four on the Southbound side of the M1 has been closed following the accident between J32 (M18 Interchange) and J33 (Catcliffe/Sheffield/Rotherham).

The Star has approached South Yorkshire Police for more information and will bring updates when we have them.