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Nathan Hyde

M1 closed near Leeds after serious collision - live updates

Drivers are stuck in long delays on the M1 northbound in West Yorkshire after a serious collision closed the carriageway.

Highways England says the carriageway was closed following a crash between junction 42 (Lofthouse) and junction 44 (Rothwell).

All lanes were closed at around 8.15am on Friday, April 5 and a diversion is now in place.

Drivers are being told to expect delays of around 60 minutes and traffic is queuing for several miles.

We will be bringing you live updates in this blog throughout the morning.

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