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Major motorway closed following horror crash
- The M1 northbound between J38 and J39 in West Yorkshire closed due to a collision, with emergency services on site.
- National Highways directed drivers to plan ahead and consider re-routing to avoid delays.
- Diversion guidance was issued: follow hollow square signs to exit northbound and rejoin near J39.
- The northbound closure was later lifted with the M1 reopening northbound between J38 and J39, per National Highways.
- Officials reported no significant delays on approaches to Wakefield after reopening.
- The incident prompted routine redirection via roundabouts and local A-roads as traffic found alternatives.
- National Highways urged travelers to re-route or delay journeys as the situation developed.
- The closure affected traffic management strategies with on-site emergency services coordinating the response.
- The M1 closure and reopening were documented with live updates as the situation evolved.
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