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🕐 Last verified 9 Sep, 12:26

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA1
DirectionSouthbound
RegionWest Yorkshire
ReportedWed 9 Sep, 11:33
Cleared13:11
Lasted1h 38m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26222720
Views211

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A1(M) | West Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The A1M/A1 in West Yorkshire is closed southbound between J41 (M62) and J39 (Barnsdale Bar, A639) due to a collision involving an overturned vehicle.

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Is the A1 closed?

Not because of this overturned vehicle. It cleared at 13:11 UK time on Wed 9 Sep. See the A1 right now.

What happened on the A1 on 9 Sep 2026?

Overturned vehicle on the A1 southbound in the West Yorkshire, reported at 11:33 UK time on Wed 9 Sep. Cleared at 13:11.

How long did it last?

1h 38m, from 11:33 UK time on Wed 9 Sep.

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