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The Sun
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
M1 traffic: Major motorway shuts after horror crash sparking delays for thousands of drivers
PART of the M1 motorway has been shut following a serious collision, sparking delays for thousands of drivers. The crash took place on the major route southbound between Junctions 41 and 40 near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, leading to the road's closure. At first, both carriageways had been closed, although National Highways said the northbound side had since reopened. The road agency said the southbound carriageway is likely to remain shut for several hours as investigation work takes place. West Yorkshire Police said: "The closure is likely to remain in place for some time. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes." Diversion routes have been put in place for those driving southbound. National Highways says motorists should follow the "hollow square diversion symbol" in order to complete their route. You should exit the M1 at J41, taking the third exit at the roundabout onto the A650. Then, using the A653, B6128, and A638, you should then be able to rejoin the M1 at J40. Full diversion route in place Road users travelling southbound are being diverted via the hollow square diversion symbol: Exit the M1 at J41 and at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A650 Proceed along this road for approx. 2 miles to the junction with the M62 Motorway (J28) At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A653 (Dewsbury Road) and proceed along this road for approx. 3 miles to the junction with the B6128 Turn left onto B6128 (Owl lane) and proceed along this road for approx. 1 mile to the roundabout with the A638 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A638 (Wakefield Road) and proceed along this road for approx. 2 miles to re-join the M1 at J40 More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 1
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M1 closed southbound near Wakefield after serious crash
The M1 motorway has been closed southbound near Wakefield after a serious crash happened between junction 41 heading to Carr Gate and 40 for the A638 Wakefield the northbound and southbound carriageways were closed in both directions but National Highways said the northbound side had since southbound carriageway was likely to remain shut for several hours for investigation work, National Highways said. West Yorkshire Police said: "The closure is likely to remain in place for some time."Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
