A1(M) crash: Serious collision near York closes motorway as traffic builds back to Wetherby and Leeds

Commuters have faced huge delays this morning following a major crash on the motorway.

The A1(M) was closed in both directions in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) following the collision.

The crash happened between junctions 47 and 48 towards York and miles of traffic built up on the northbound carriageway towards Wetherby and Leeds.

The northbound junction has since been partly reopened but the southbound remains closed while police and other emergency crews work at the scene.

For the latest updates on this ongoing incident follow our live blog below:

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