M1 traffic: Northbound traffic delays following lorry and car collision between Sheffield and Rotherham

Kirsty Hamilton
By Kirsty Hamilton
Published 2nd May 2024, 15:08 BST
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Police have revealed the cause of slow moving traffic near Sheffield today

Commuters were caught up in miles of congestion earlier today (May 2) after a collision on the M1 near Sheffield.

The accident took place at around 1.30pm between junction 33 and 34 northbound, and saw one lane closed as a result. South Yorkshire Police has revealed the collision was between a lorry and a car. Thankfully no injuries were reported.

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Heavy congestion was captured on CCTV on the M1 between junction 33 and 34 northbound today (May 2) following a collision between a car and a lorry.Heavy congestion was captured on CCTV on the M1 between junction 33 and 34 northbound today (May 2) following a collision between a car and a lorry.
Heavy congestion was captured on CCTV on the M1 between junction 33 and 34 northbound today (May 2) following a collision between a car and a lorry.

The police said: “We were called at 1.33pm today to reports of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 33 and 34.

“It is reported that a white articulated lorry and blue Skoda Fabia were involved in a collision. There were no injuries reported.

“A lane closure was in place for a period of time to allow for vehicle recovery and the carriageway is now reopened.”

Related topics:TrafficTraffic delaysSheffieldRotherhamPoliceSouth Yorkshire Police

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