M1 Wakefield: Live traffic updates as lanes closed on northbound motorway near Leeds due to car fire

Drivers near Leeds are warned to expect delays after a car fire.

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National Highways^[2] has warned of delays as three lanes on the M1 northbound have been closed between J39 (Wakefield) and J40 (Dewsbury) due to a vehicle fire.

According to a message on social media, the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene.

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Live traffic updates as lanes closed on M1 near Leeds

One lane remains closed but delays on 45 mins on approach remain.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have extinguished the fire.

Delays of up to 45 minutes on approach, approx. 4 miles of slow moving traffic.

National Highways are reporting that the West Yorkshire Fire Service are on the scene.

3 (of 4) lanes are closed on the M1 northbound between J39 and J40 near Wakefield due to a car fire.

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