A1(M) Leeds: Live updates as ‘serious multi-vehicle crash’ shuts motorway in both directions

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The A1(M) has been closed in both directions near Leeds.

Traffic has been stopped in both directions on the A1M in WestYorkshire between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.

All emergency services including the Air Ambulance are attending the scene.

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Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid triangle diversion symbol:

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To A1(M)

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Exit the A1(M) using the Darrington off slip road and proceed onto the A1 (Non-motorway traffic)
Keep left and take the exit slip towards the M62/Hull
At the roundabout, take the second exit and join the M62
Continue along the M62 to the next junction
Exit the M62 at J32A and join the A1(M)

Southbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol:

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Exit the A1M at J41 and proceed onto the M62 eastbound for approx. 2 miles
Exit the M62 at J33 and at the roundabout, proceed onto the A1 southbound
Re-join the A1M

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Due to the nature of the incident, the road is “expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.”

The A1M has been closed between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge).\n

The A1(M) near Leeds has been closed in both directions.

National Highways Yorkshire is reporting that details regarding diversion routes will be published shortly.

All emergency services including the Air Ambulance are attending the scene.

Traffic has been stopped in both directions on the A1M in WestYorkshire between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.

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Live: Serious crash shuts A1(M) near Leeds

Northbound diversions detailed

Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid triangle diversion symbol:

Exit the A1(M) using the Darrington off slip road and proceed onto the A1 (Non-motorway traffic)
Keep left and take the exit slip towards the M62/Hull
At the roundabout, take the second exit and join the M62
Continue along the M62 to the next junction
Exit the M62 at J32A and join the A1(M)

Southbound diversions detailed

Southbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol:

Exit the A1M at J41 and proceed onto the M62 eastbound for approx. 2 miles
Exit the M62 at J33 and at the roundabout, proceed onto the A1 southbound
Re-join the A1M

Road to be closed throughout afternoon

Due to the nature of the incident, the road is “expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.”

Traffic queuing up

The A1M has been closed between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge).

The A1(M) near Leeds has been closed in both directions. | Motorway Cameras

Diversions to be put in place

National Highways Yorkshire is reporting that details regarding diversion routes will be published shortly.

Air ambulance on the scene

All emergency services including the Air Ambulance are attending the scene.

Motorway shut in both directions

Traffic has been stopped in both directions on the A1M in WestYorkshire between J41 (M62) and J40 (Ferrybridge) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.

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