Traffic stationary with multiple ambulances at scene of crash on M1 southbound in South Yorkshire

All lanes are shut and traffic is being diverted onto surrounding roads

The M1 southbound in South Yorkshire is shut this afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash.

Motorway cameras show multiple ambulances and standstill traffic at the scene of a crash on the M1 southbound near J33 in South Yorkshire.placeholder image
Motorway cameras show multiple ambulances and standstill traffic at the scene of a crash on the M1 southbound near J33 in South Yorkshire. | Highways England

Traffic is stationary on the motorway with a large emergency service presence close to the southbound exit ramp at J33, near Sheffield.

Delays of over 20 minutes are reported and motorists are being diverted onto surrounding roads.

Motorway cameras show multiple ambulances at the scene with all lanes shut and traffic queueing on slip roads.

It is not known if anyone has been injured in the incident.

South Yorkshire Police was contacted for a comment.

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