Lane blockage and double lorry smash on motorway

Morning commuters are being warned of a lane blockage on an exit slip road on the M1 at Wakefield.

There is a stalled vehicle on the southbound carriageway at junction 40 for the A638 Wakefield Road.

Lane one of two is closed heading towards the roundabout, with delays being reported.

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Meanwhile, emergency services remain at the scene of a serious accident on the A1(M) northbound in North Yorkshire.

It happened just after 7am between Junction 50 at the A61 (Baldersby) and Junction 51 A6055 Leeming Lane/A684 (Leeming Bar).

The collision involved an articulated lorry and a car transporter, police have confirmed.

Firefighters are still tackling a blaze at the scene.

Police say the road is expected to be closed northbound for some time and diversions are in place.