M1: Live as northbound motorway closed near Leeds following vehicle fire causing miles of congestion

M1: Live as northbound motorway closed near Leeds following vehicle fire causing miles of congestion

By Charles Gray

Senior reporter

Published 9th Jun 2024, 11:28 BST

Miles of traffic has built on the M1 near Leeds following a vehicle fire.

One lane is currently closed on the M1 northbound between junction 45 and 46.

Recovery and clear up works are currently ongoing.

Traffic is building on the M1 northbound. | National Highways

placeholder image — Traffic is building on the M1 northbound. | National Highways

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Delays of 30 minutes are expected and National Highways say there is currently three miles of traffic.

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