Traffic chaos on the A1(M) has forced part of the major thoroughfare to close this evening following a “serious collision” in which a vehicle was overturned on the road.
National Highways said in a statement: “The A1(M) in West Yorkshire is closed northbound between J40 (near Darrington) and J41 (for the M62) due to a serious collision involving an overturned vehicle.
“All emergency services including West Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance are in attendance.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.
“Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to be closed for some time.”
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