M18 Doncaster and Rotherham: Motorway closed after a South Yorkshire ‘police incident’

The M18 was closed after a ‘police incident’ this morning.
David Kessen
By David Kessen
Published 16th Jul 2022, 11:57 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2022, 15:51 BST
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South Yorkshire Police say both carriageways were closed, and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance has been reported on the scene.

Officers have just now re-opened the road.

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The M18 has been closed after a ‘police incident’ this morning. The picture shows the Yorkshire Air Ambulance leaving the sceneThe M18 has been closed after a ‘police incident’ this morning. The picture shows the Yorkshire Air Ambulance leaving the scene
The M18 has been closed after a ‘police incident’ this morning. The picture shows the Yorkshire Air Ambulance leaving the scene

A few minutes ago, South Yorkshire Police said: “The M18 has now re-opened in both directions between Junction 1 and 2 following an earlier police incident.

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“Thank you for your patience and for avoiding the area whilst officers responded.”

It is understood the delays affected Sheffield United fans heading to Scunthorpe .

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