The M1 northbound is shut between Wakefield (junction 41) and Lofthouse Interchange (junction 42) following the accident. West Yorkshire Police and paramedics are at the scene and a diversion route is in place. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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The AA reports: “Road closed, delays and stationary traffic due to recovery work and crash on M1 Northbound from J41 A650 Royston Hill (Carrgate) to J42 M62 J29 (Lofthouse). “Severe delays of 22 minutes and delays easing on M1 Northbound between J39 A636 Denby Dale Road (Wakefield / Durkar) and J42 M62 J29 (Lofthouse). Average speed ten mph.
” Vehicles with a weight limit under 7.5 tonnes are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs: Vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs: The M1 northbound is shut between Wakefield (junction 41) and Lofthouse Interchange (junction 42) following the accident.
Emergency services are at the scene. We have contacted West Yorkshire Police for .
