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🕐 Last verified 10 Mar, 18:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM18
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyDoncaster District
Category (NH)Overturned Vehicle
ReportedTue 10 Mar, 17:04
Cleared18:05
Lasted1h
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-23754150
Views108

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M18 northbound between J2 and J3 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle

Location : The M18 northbound between junctions J2 and J3 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Is the M18 closed?

Not because of this overturned vehicle. It cleared at 18:05 UK time on Tue 10 Mar. See the M18 right now.

What happened on the M18 on 10 Mar 2026?

Overturned vehicle on the M18 northbound J2 to J3 in Doncaster District, reported at 17:04 UK time on Tue 10 Mar. Cleared at 18:05.

How long did it last?

1h, from 17:04 UK time on Tue 10 Mar.

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