M1 in South Yorkshire reopens after serious crash

M1 closure
Traffic backed up after the closure shortly after midnight. Credit: Highways England

The M1 in South Yorkshire has reopened following an early hours crash.

National Highways said the motorway was shut both ways shortly after midnight after "a serious collision involving a car which left the carriageway" between junction 36 for Tankersley and 37 for Barnsley.

A spokesperson initially said the road would remain closed "throughout the day" for investigations, recovery and clear-up.

But both carriageways were reopened by lunchtime on Thursday.

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