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🕐 Last verified 4 Mar, 08:10

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA1
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyDoncaster District
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedWed 4 Mar, 07:38
Cleared08:10
Lasted31 min
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-20612828

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A1 northbound within the A1(M)/A638 junction | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A638 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 4 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A1 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 08:10 UK time on Wed 4 Mar. See the A1 right now.

What happened on the A1 on 4 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A1 northbound in Doncaster District, reported at 07:38 UK time on Wed 4 Mar. Cleared at 08:10.

How long did it last?

31 min, from 07:38 UK time on Wed 4 Mar.

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