M1, Wakefield: Significant delays at rush hour after car breaks down near Leeds on northbound carriageway

There were delays of over 90 minutes on the M1 between junction 39 for Durkar and junction 40 for Wakefield due to the vehicle obstructing two of four lanes.

A spokesperson for National Highways said that approximately seven miles of congestion built up as traffic officers and recovery crews rushed to the scene.

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The road was cleared shortly before 9am and traffic is now running smoothly.

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