Four miles of traffic after vehicle fire on A1M between Pontefract and Doncaster
Queues of more than four miles have been reported close to Doncaster, with traffic backing up towards Pontefract and South Elmsall.
Highways England said they had stopped traffic in both directions between junction 36 (Warmsworth) and junction 37 (Marr), after reports of an HGV on the northbound carriageway.
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Highways England have issued an official diversion for drivers in the area, who are encouraged to leave the A1M at junction 36 and follow the A19 to the A638.
The full diversion is available on the Highways England website.