Traffic delays after fuel spill on M1 between J38 and J37 in South Yorkshire

6/2/21 M1 sign

There are long queues of traffic on the M1 Southbound after a large diesel spill this morning.

Two lanes remain closed between junction 38 (Woolley / Huddersfield) to junction 37 (Barnsley / Dodworth) whilst a clear-up is carried out.

National Highways Yorkshire says there are delays of 30 minutes.

National Highways are asking drivers to allow extra journey time as there's now over 5 miles of congestion on approach.

They say this incident is likely to be ongoing for some time.

We'll bring you the latest updates throughout the day.