🚨 Emergency? Call 999 · Motorway breakdown? 0300 123 5000
Search
LIVE
Loading incidents...

Start typing to search

Find traffic updates, service providers, tools & more

📢 Seen an incident on this road? Report it in 30 seconds Report ›

At a glance

🕐 Last verified 1 Mar, 18:50

Loading the map…
StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM18
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyDoncaster District
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedSun 1 Mar, 17:54
Cleared18:50
Lasted56 min
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-17490970
Views117

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M18 northbound between J3 and J4 | Northbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The M18 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 1 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

The official National Highways record of this incident, kept here after the road reopens.

Were you on the M18?

Enter when you were travelling to see if this incident was active at the time.

📡

Live Incident Timeline

1 update captured · Cleared

PREMIUM
M18 ✓ CLEARED

📋 Your Premium Report includes 1 timestamped update:

✓ Full timestamped update timeline
✓ Green-highlighted changes each update
✓ All 1 affected segments tracked
✓ Expected clear time per segment
✓ Weather & road surface at incident
✓ Emergency services confirmed
✓ Insurance claim checklist
✓ 3 ready-to-use template letters

A police collision report costs £215+ and takes 6–8 months. This report is available within minutes.

🚗 Were you caught in this incident?

Leave your email and we'll notify you when this incident is cleared and the full report is ready — useful for insurance or work.

We won't spam you. You'll get one email when this incident clears so you can grab the full report. This is an independent evidence report from official National Highways / TfL data — not a police report.

Also on the M18 today

M18 - Incident7h ago

Recent M18 incidents

32 incidents and roadworks logged on the M18 in the last 30 days, 20 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

M18 | South Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSun 16 Aug, 09:48 M18 | South Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 29 Jul, 18:33 M18 J2 southbound exit | Southbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 16:42 M18 J2 southbound exit | Southbound | CongestionMon 22 Jun, 16:05 M18 J2 northbound exit | Northbound | CongestionFri 19 Jun, 17:08 M18 southbound within J3 | Southbound | CongestionFri 12 Jun, 14:55
Every M18 incident

Common questions

Is the M18 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 18:50 UK time on Sun 1 Mar. See the M18 right now.

What happened on the M18 on 1 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the M18 northbound J3 to J4 in Doncaster District, reported at 17:54 UK time on Sun 1 Mar. Cleared at 18:50.

How long did it last?

56 min, from 17:54 UK time on Sun 1 Mar.

Where can I see everything else on the M18?

The M18 live page shows what is happening now, and the M18 archive has every incident on record.

Share

WhatsApp Facebook X Telegram

Get M18 alerts

Free email alerts when something happens on the M18.

Early Warning · 7 days free

Know before you set off

Early Warning sends crashes, closures and long delays on your roads straight to your phone, plus email and Telegram.

Start my 7-day free trial

7 days free, then from £2.99 a month. Renews monthly until you cancel. Cancel within the 7 days and you won’t be charged.

Seen something on the road?Tell us once you've stopped somewhere safe. It takes a few taps and helps everyone heading that way.Report it

UK Traffic Updates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We sell incident data and evidence reports only. We do not refer you to a solicitor, and we do not pass your details to anyone.

© 2026 UK Traffic Updates. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

📄 Get Report