Doncaster motorway closed in both directions after concerns for man's safety

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Police sealed off a Doncaster motorway in both directions over concerns for a man’s safety.

South Yorkshire Police were called around 5.20am today (27 November) following reports of concern for the safety of a man near junction 38 of the A1M.

A spokesperson said: “The motorway was closed in both directions from junction 38 while officers worked at the scene.

"It reopened after the incident was brought to a safe conclusion around 6.20am.”

Drivers faced two miles of congestion during the closure.

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