A crash in torrential rain has forced the closure of part of the M1, causing major delays.

National Highways says the motorway is closed northbound between Junction 34 for Meadowhall and Junction 35 for Thorpe due to the collision. Emergency services, including South Yorkshire Police and an air ambulance, were at the scene.

Google Traffic maps show congestion on several surrounding roads out of Sheffield and Rotherham. 19:11 Eliana Nunes

All lanes on northbound have reopened

All lanes on the M1 northbound carriageway have reopened, but traffic remains slow.

Inrix said: "Slow traffic due to earlier accident on M1 Northbound from J34 A631 Tinsley Viaduct (Meadowhall) to J35 A629 Cowley Hill (Rotherham/ Chapeltown). All lanes have re-opened." 19:09 Eliana Nunes

Police issue sta

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