Traffic stopped in both directions on M1 near Wakefield after horses get loose on motorway

M1 Northbound Motorway - J41, Wakefield. Picture by Highways EnglandM1 Northbound Motorway - J41, Wakefield. Picture by Highways England
M1 Northbound Motorway - J41, Wakefield. Picture by Highways England
Traffic has been halted in both directions on the M1 at Carr Gate after horses got loose on the motorway.

An accident involving a number of vehicles has been reported between Carr Gate and Flushdyke Interchange and police are on the scene.

Long delays are expected on the M1 northbound.

National Highways Yorkshire tweeted: "#M1 J41 for A650 Carr Gate #Wakefield, traffic is currently stopped in both directions due to a serious incident involving numerous horses loose on the motorway.

"#M1 J40-41 is currently closed due a collision near J41 involving a number of vehicles. We are on scene with @WYP_RPU and recovery is arranged. Long delays on M1 northbound."

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