Traffic stopped in both directions on motorway at Ferrybridge after serious multi-vehicle crash

National Highways was alerted to the four-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway between junctions 41 (M62) and 40 (Darrington/Ferrybridge) at 12.40pm today (Thursday).

Both carriageways were closed and all emergency services are at the scene.

The northbound carriageway has since re-opened.

The closure on the southbound carriageway is likely to remain in place beyond peak times and drivers are warned to expect delays and congestion.

Diversion routes

Southbound - Solid Square - Southbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol Exit the A1M at J41 and proceed onto the M62 eastbound for approx. 2 miles Exit the M62 at J33 and at the roundabout, proceed onto the A1 southbound Re-join the A1(M).

Northbound - Solid Triangle - Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid triangle diversion symbol: To A1(M) Exit the A1(M) using the Darrington off slip road and proceed onto the A1 (Non-motorway traffic) Keep left and take the exit slip towards the M62/Hull At the roundabout, take the second exit and join the M62 Continue along the M62 to the next junction Exit the M62 at J32A and join the A1(M) To M62 Exit the A1(M) using the Darrington off slip road and proceed onto the A1 (Non-motorway traffic) Keep left and take the exit slip towards the M62/Hull At the roundabout, take the second exit and join the M62.

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