UPDATE - A1(M) crash
It's after a lorry hit the central reservation and overturned
Last updated 6th Jan 2022
UPDATE (8am) - The A1(M) has partially re-opened northbound but it's still closed southbound.
Both stretches are experiencing high levels of congestion.
Earlier we reported:
There could be some major delays on the roads in North Yorkshire this morning (Thursday, 6 January) after emergency services close the A1(M).
It's affecting traffic between junctions J44, at A64 (York / Tadcaster) to J45, A659 Wattlesyke (Boston Spa).
The road was closed - in both directions - at around 4.45am after a lorry struck the central reservation, overturned and began leaking diesel onto the carriageway.
We're told diversions are in place.
More to follow.