Air ambulance lands and A1(M) closed in both directions after serious crash

South Yorkshire Police have closed the motorway in both directions from Junction 36 and Junction 37 following a serious collision.

Officers are on the scene as they investigate the crash that happened on the A1 (M) northbound and motorists in Sheffield could be facing delays.

In a post on Facebook, police urged drivers to ‘please be patient’ as they promised to issue an update with more information soon.

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