A1 traffic overturned HGV Yorkshire: Drivers told to stay in vehicles as hazardous material may leak from overturned HGV on A1 in Yorkshire

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an overturned HGV tanker on the A1 at junction 42 near South Milford.

It is reported that the vehicle is blocking both north and southbound lanes.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Due to potential hazardous material leaking from the vehicle, motorists who are caught in traffic on the A1 are advised to stay in their vehicles and keep their windows closed while emergency services deal with the situation.“Anyone planning to travel along this section of the A1 is advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.”

UPDATE 9.35AM:

A spokesperson said: “If you're caught up within the #A1M closure, we ask that you remain in your vehicles and await any instructions given.

“Northbound traffic is being turned via the rear of the queue in batches.”

UPDATE 10.50AM:

There are currently delays of around 25 minutes on the northbound carriageway. While the closures are in place, drivers are advised to avoid the area if at all possible, allow extra time for their journey and follow diversions in place this morning.

Southbound traffic is being directed from the A1M on to the M1 before continuing to travel southbound on the M1 to M62 (Lofthouse). They are then advised to exit the M1 at junction 42 on to the M62 eastbound, continuing in this direction before on the M62 and rejoining the A1M. Drivers travelling northbound are advised to follow the same diversion, in reverse.