Live M1 traffic updates as lorry destroyed in early hours crash near Sheffield

A crash on a busy motorway[1] is causing delays as lanes face closures and delays are likely for drivers. The collision occurred on the M1 northbound between junction 29A and junction 30. The crash took place in the early hours and National Highways[2] report that the incident is ongoing.

The road near Sheffield is facing delays and these are expected to clear by 2.30am (Wednesday, December 3). Motorway cameras show debris across the northbound road as a lorry appears destroyed. Two lanes out of four are closed.

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02:36Olivia Beeson

Delays expected until 4am

Delays are now expected until 4am following the collision, according to National Highways. Two out of four lanes remain closed on the motorway.

02:06Olivia Beeson

Two out of four lanes closed

Two of four lanes are closed on the busy motorway. According to National Highways normal traffic conditions are expected between 2.15am and 2.30am.

01:56Olivia Beeson

Lorry collision on M1

A lorry has been involved in a collision on the M1.

National Highways are reporting the incident northbound between junctions J29A and J30.

Delays are expected until 2.30am.

References

1. ^ motorway (www.mirror.co.uk)
2. ^ National Highways (www.mirror.co.uk)