A MAJOR police incident has sparked traffic chaos for drivers on the A1M.
Motorists are facing long delays and a diversion is in place with the A1M southbound in West Yorkshire shut since 4am.
led the response to the incident, West Yorkshire Ambulance service are also in attendance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are assisting with traffic management.
National Highways said: “The A1M in West Yorkshire is closed southbound between J41 (M62) and J40 near Pontefract due to a police led incident which occurred shortly after 04:00 this morning.”
The Sun has contacted the police for comment.
Diversion Routes:
Road users are advised to follow the Solid Square symbol on road signs.
Drivers travelling from the A1M:
-Exit the A1M at J41 and proceed onto the M62 eastbound for approximately 2 miles.
-Exit the M62 at J33 and proceed to the end of the slip road.
-At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the slip road and proceed onto the A1M Southbound.
Drivers traveling from the M62:
-Driving eastbound on the M62, remain on the M62 at J32A and proceed along this road for approximately 1.5 miles.
-Exit the M62 using the J33 exit slip road and proceed to the end of the slip road.
-At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the slip road and proceed onto the A1 Southbound.
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A1M closed in one direction due to police-led incident
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