J37 Barnsley: Three miles of congestion and section of M1 southbound closed following 'serious collision'

Emergency services are on the scene.
By Sarah Marshall
Published 27th Feb 2024, 11:29 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2024, 11:30 BST
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Motorists travelling on the M1 southbound are experiencing significant delays this morning, following what has been described as a serious collision.

A Highways England spokesperson said the M1 southbound is closed between Junction 38, Haigh - a hamlet which straddles the counties of West and South Yorkshire - and Junction 37, BarnsleyA Highways England spokesperson said the M1 southbound is closed between Junction 38, Haigh - a hamlet which straddles the counties of West and South Yorkshire - and Junction 37, Barnsley
A Highways England spokesperson said the M1 southbound is closed between Junction 38, Haigh - a hamlet which straddles the counties of West and South Yorkshire - and Junction 37, Barnsley

A Highways England spokesperson said the M1 southbound is closed between Junction 38, Haigh - a hamlet which straddles the counties of West and South Yorkshire - and Junction 37, Barnsley.

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The spokesperson continued: "Emergency services and Traffic Officers are on scene. "There are 3 miles of congestion on approach so please allow extra journey time."

Representatives for the relevant emergency services have been contacted for more information.

Related topics:MotoristsCountiesBarnsleyHighways EnglandEmergency services

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