A long stretch of the M1 has been closed in both directions after a crash causing major traffic problems.

The impacted area is in south Yorkshire, with the motorway shut between J36 for Tankersley and J37, Barnsley. Diversion routes are in place in both directions.

National Highways do not know when the road will fully re-open.

07:49 Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Inrix update

Live traffic service Inrix has reported that traffic is now backed up to J35A of the M1.

It read: "M1 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from J37 A628 Whinby Road (Barnsley / Dodworth ) to J36 A61 (Barnsley South / Hoyland).

"Congestion to J35A (Stocksbridge). Also very slow through Birdwell on the A61.

07:38 Sam Elliott-Gibbs

The area impacted

The motorway is closed bet

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