There were huge queues along the M1 in Yorkshire this morning later a crash between a lorry and car.

All lanes and traffic were held on the M1 northbound between junction 39 for Durkar and junction 40 for Ossett afterward an accident reported at 8am.

Highways England then closed three lanes while a spillage and droppings was cleaned up.

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At its height the accident caused delays of threescore minutes with six miles of queues.

A spokesperson for Highways England said: "#M1 northbound J39 #Durkar to J40 #Ossett

#TrafficOfficers on scene with a traffic collision. Traffic is currently held whilst the scene is assessed."

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Traffic easing

Traffic is now easing along the M1.

This is the finish of our live updates.

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All lanes back open

All lanes are now back open up on the M1 betwixt junction 39 and 40.

However, there are nevertheless long delays in the expanse.

A spokesperson for Highways England said:

#M1 northbound J39 #Durkar to J40 #Ossett accident has at present cleared and all the lanes are at present running again

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Due west Yorkshire Police confirm no injuries

West Yorkshire Constabulary have confirmed that no i has been injured in the crash on the M1.

A spokesperson said: "Information technology was a harm only RTC between an LGV and a car. No i was injured during the incident."

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Accident involves lorry and a car

A spokesperson for Highways England said:

The delays are due to a collision betwixt J39 and J40 involving a lorry and a car. The collision took identify at approximately 8am and lanes 2, 3 and 4 (of 4) have been closed to allow recovery to take place and a spillage to be treated. The queue of congestion spans vi miles back to J38.

Traffic travelling from further afield towards the northward are advised to use either the A1M or M18.

If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey fourth dimension. Program ahead, yous may wish to re-route or even delay your journeying.

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Delays increment to hour

Queues are continuing to grow along the M1.

Highways England are at present reporting delays of sixty minutes above usual journey times.

Traffic is queuing back to junction 38.

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Latest traffic update

Three lanes airtight and queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry and automobile involved and spillage on M1 Northbound from J39 A636 Denby Dale Route (Wakefield / Durkar) to J40 A638 Wakefield Road (Ossett / Wakefield). Congestion to J38 (Woolley / Huddersfield). Travel time is 30 minutes.
Was all held around 08:twenty to switch traffic all into lane one. Lanes two, three and four (of iv) remain closed.

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West Yorkshire Police contacted

We have contacted Due west Yorkshire Police for more information on the crash.

Information technology is not nonetheless clear how many vehicles are involved for the severity of whatsoever injuries.

We will bring y'all the latest updates every bit presently as we have them.

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Snapshot of huge queues

Here is a look at the huge queues betwixt junction 39 and forty this morning.

Traffic is queueing correct back along the motorway every bit emergency services piece of work at the scene.

Huge queues forth the M1 northbound near Wakefield subsequently a crash

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Four mile queues and 30 infinitesimal delays

Highways England are alert of huge queues and long delays along the M1 this morning.

There are delays of thirty minutes to junction xl and four miles of queues stretching back to Wooley Edge services.

They are urging people the leave plenty of times for journeys.

A spokesperson for Highways England said:

At that place are thirty minute delays on the approach to this #M1 incident (above usual journey times) spanning 4 miles back to

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#WoolleyEdge services. Average speeds on the approach to J40 are 10 mph. Please allow plenty of actress journeying times this morning time.