A1M North Yorkshire closure: Motorway shut between Leeming Bar and Catterick after bin wagon and lorry crash
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The crash happened shortly after 7am this morning, with National Highways warning drivers that the closure between Junction 51 (Leeming Bar) and Junction 52 (Catterick) could be in place for a “considerable time”.
The agency said one of the vehicles has crossed over the carriageway, overturned and come to rest on its side. There is a significant amount of debris across both carriageways.
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A1M closed between Leeming Bar and Catterick as emergency services respond to crash
When will the motorway reopen?
Highways England has given an update on how long the closure is expected to remain in place. It says both vehicles have been recovered but the clear-up and resurfacing work is expected to last throughout tonight and into tomorrow.
Latest picture from the scene
Work to recover the vehicles and collision clear-up work continues at scene. Here’s the latest picture from the scene from National Highways:
National Highways shares scene pictures
National Highways has shared pictures from the scene as work to recover the vehicles involved in the crash continues. It says that the road will reopen when the recovery work is completed, but a lane closure will be required in both directions to allow the central reservation to be repaired or replaced. This work is expected to last throughout tonight and into tomorrow.
Crash scene picture
Photographer Malik Walton captured this picture at the scene earlier this morning:
Diversions to follow
Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on northbound road signs:
- Exit the A1M at J51 and take the A6055
- Continue for approximately six miles on the A6055
- Rejoin the A1M at J52
Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on southbound road signs:
- Exit the A1M at J52 and take the A6055
- Continue for approximately six miles on the A6055
- Exit the A1M at J51
Emergency services working at scene of crash
The A1M in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions between J51 (Leeming Bar) and J52 (Catterick), due to a collision involving a refuse wagon and lorry.
The crash happened shortly after 7am this morning. One of the vehicles has crossed over the carriageway, overturned and come to rest on its side. There is a significant amount of debris across both carriageways.
North Yorkshire Police, Fire, Ambulance Services and National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene. The closure is expected to be in place for a considerable time.