Broken down horsebox causes delays on A1 motorway near Doncaster tonight

A stranded horsebox is causing delays for drivers on the A1 motorway near Doncaster tonight.
The stranded horsebox on the A1(M) near Doncaster. (Photo: Highways England).The stranded horsebox on the A1(M) near Doncaster. (Photo: Highways England).
The stranded horsebox on the A1(M) near Doncaster. (Photo: Highways England).

Highways England osay recovery teams are en route to move the vehicle, stranded on the soutbound carriageway near to Marr after its brakes locked.

A spokesman said: “The brakes have locked on and cannot be moved by traffic officers. The lane one closure is in place and there is still congestion in the area.”

There is congestion backing up to Barnsdale Bar following the incident between J36 and J37.