Traffic chaos on major UK motorway after ‘serious’ crash shuts road both ways
A huge crash on the A1(M) in West Yorkshire has resulted in emergency services closing
Police and ambulance crews, including an air ambulance, are at the scene on the major UK motorway between Junctions 40 and 41 after the incident on Thursday afternoon.
A post on the National Highways website reads: “The A1M in West Yorkshire is closed in both directions between J41 (M62) and J40 (Darrington/Ferrybridge) due to a serious collision.
“All Emergency services including West Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
“Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the emergency services for further information.
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