A Doncaster motorway has been brought to a standstill this lunchtime after a multiple pile-up involving three BMWs, an HGV and a Mini.

The A1(M) northbound has been closed with emergency services at the scene.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 12.30pm today (Friday 13 March) we received reports of a road traffic collision on the A1 northbound, near Junction 37.

“It is reported a black BMW I4, a grey BMW IX3, a white BMW 118D, a white Mini Cooper, and a HGV were involved in a collision.

Five vehicles have been involved in a collision on the A1 near Doncaster this afternoon.

placeholder image — Five vehicles have been involved in a collision on the A1 near Doncaster this afternoon.

“The driver of the Mini Cooper suffered minor injuries. Two lanes are currently closed while recovery of the vehicles is arranged.”

National Highways Yorkshire has reported lengthy tailbacks in the area, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported earlier.

The AA says delays are between J36 A630 High Road (Doncaster / Conisbrough) to J37 (Marr) with congestion to before J35 (M18 Interchange) and the southbound carriageway as onlookers slow to view.