The M1 lorry is setting fire to live traffic updates today as the motorway is completely shut down

VaselineJune 29, 2024

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The M1 lorry is setting fire to live traffic updates today as the motorway is completely shut down

Traffic was brought to a complete standstill on the motorway near Rotherham.

The M1 southbound is blocked between J32 for the M18 junction and J33 for Catcliffe following a lorry fire.

Footage from highway cameras shows vehicles queuing bumper-to-bumper for miles behind. It is currently unclear when stationary traffic will be moved or when the road will reopen. Yorkshire Live contacted National Highways for more information.

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “M1 Southbound blocked, stationary traffic due to vehicle fire at J32 M18 (M18 interchange). Congestion at J33 Catcliffe / Sheffield / Rotherham.”

This is breaking news. YorkshireLive will continue to update this blog as we learn more. Scroll down for updates.

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18:38Key event

All lanes are reopening and traffic is back to normal

All lanes have reopened and traffic has returned to normal on the M1 southbound near Rotherham after earlier delays caused by a lorry fire.

18:21Yasmin Wakefield

Traffic update

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “M1 Southbound closed, stationary traffic due to lorry fire from J33 A630 (Catcliffe / Sheffield / Rotherham) to J32 M18 (M18 interchange). Congestion to A631 towards Whiston. Detour – via A630. “

18:05Key event

Watch the ‘terrifying’ moment a lorry catches fire on the M1, bringing the motorway to a standstill

A lorry has burst into flames on the M1, causing long delays for drivers.

The fire brought traffic to a complete standstill on the M1 southbound near Rotherham earlier this afternoon. A video of the fire, which was first reported at around 3pm on Saturday (June 29), shows flames engulfing the cab of a lorry as plumes of black smoke billow into the sky.

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A lorry fire is causing delays on the M1 southbound near Rotherham

17:48Yasmin Wakefield

Diversion route in place

National Highways has shared the following diversion route:

Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle detour symbol on road signs.

M1 southbound exit at J33.

At the roundabout at the end of the slip, take the 3rd exit onto the A630 (Sheffield Parkway).

Continue along the A630 for approx. 3 miles to junction with A57.

At the junction with the A57, turn left and continue along the A57 for approx. 6 miles to junction with M1 J31.

At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to join the M1 south at J31.

17:42Yasmin Wakefield

Firefighters are treating the fire

A National Highways spokesman said: “The M1 in South Yorkshire is closed southbound between J33 (Catcliffe) and J32 (M18) due to a lorry fire.

“Emergency services including South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are in attendance. National Highway Traffic Officers are also on site helping to manage traffic.”

17:20Yasmin Wakefield

Traffic remains blocked

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “M1 Southbound closed, stationary traffic due to lorry fire from J33 A630 (Catcliffe / Sheffield / Rotherham) to J32 M18 (M18 interchange). Congestion to A631 towards Whiston. Detour – via A630. ”

16:59Yasmin Wakefield

Several images show the extent of the queues

Cars queue bumper to bumper on the M1 southbound near Rotherham following a vehicle fire(Image: MotorwayCameras.co.uk)

4:45 p.mYasmin Wakefield

Latest traffic update

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “M1 Southbound closed, stationary traffic due to lorry fire from J33 A630 (Catcliffe / Sheffield / Rotherham) to J32 M18 (M18 interchange). Congestion to A631 towards Whiston. Detour – via A630. “

16:27Yasmin Wakefield

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16:13Yasmin Wakefield

Cars queuing from bumper to bumper

Motorway camera footage shows vehicles queuing bumper-to-bumper for miles on the M1 near Rotherham.

A truck fire is causing long delays on the southbound freeway.

M1 southbound J33 Rotherham(Image: MotorwayCameras.co.uk)

4:02 p.mYasmin Wakefield

M1 southbound closed

A National Highways spokesman said the M1 was closed between J32 and J33 following a vehicle fire.

15:55Yasmin Wakefield

Traffic stopped on the M1 near Rotherham

Traffic was completely stopped on the highway near Rotherham.

The M1 southbound is blocked between J32 for the M18 junction and J33 for Catcliffe following a vehicle fire.

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “M1 Southbound blocked, stationary traffic due to vehicle fire at J32 M18 (M18 interchange). Congestion at J33 Catcliffe / Sheffield / Rotherham.”