M18 shut down live updates as ‘police incident’ stops all traffic near Doncaster

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M18 shut down live updates as ‘police incident’ stops all traffic near Doncaster

Traffic has been brought to a complete standstill on the M18 near Doncaster.

Motorists are experiencing delays in both directions of the motorway between J4 for the A630 at West Moor Link and J5 for the M180 at Doncaster North Services. Traffic was stopped due to a “police-led incident”, a spokesman for National Highways Yorkshire confirmed.

The circumstances of the police incident are currently unknown and it is not clear when the road will be reopened. Yorkshire Live has contacted South Yorkshire Police for further information.

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Our travel partner Inrix reports: “All traffic temporarily stopped and traffic stationary due to police incident on the M18 in both directions between J4 A630 West Moor Link (West Moor) and J5 M180 (Doncaster North Services).”

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

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4:08 p.mYasmin Wakefield

Traffic relaxation

Our travel partner Inrix reports: “Road clear and traffic easing, police incident on the M18 in both directions between J4 A630 West Moor Link (West Moor) and J5 M180 (Doncaster North Services). A18 past Dunsville and Hatfield.”

15:49Key event

M18 reopens

The M18 has reopened in both directions near Doncaster.

The highway was closed for about two hours while police dealt with a report of a safety concern.

A National Highways Yorkshire spokesman said: “The M18 has reopened in both directions between J5 (M180) and J4 (A630) following a police-led incident.

“Thank you for your patience, please have a safe trip.”

3:33 p.mYasmin Wakefield

Drivers stuck for two hours say ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’

Kim Usher, who is currently stuck in gridlocked traffic on the M18, told Yorkshire Live she had been stuck for over two hours.

Some drivers tried to turn around and drive the wrong way on the motorway to avoid the queues, however South Yorkshire Police advised against this.

Kim said: “I’ve never seen anything like this before and I’ve been driving for 25 years. Such bad driving.”

15:22Key event

Chaos on the M18 as drivers stuck in traffic drive wrong on motorway – full police statement

Drivers traveling along M18 near Doncaster are experiencing long delays this afternoon while police deal with reports of a safety concern.

Traffic has been completely shut down in both directions of the motorway between J4 for the A630 at West Moor Link and J5 for the M180 at Doncaster North Services.

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15:18Yasmin Wakefield

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3:01 p.mKey event

Police statement

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Please be aware that the M18 is currently closed at junction five in both directions following a safety concern.

“There is significant traffic at the stop and motorists are advised to avoid the area and plan alternative routes.

“There have also been reports of cars stuck in traffic trying to avoid queues by turning around and driving the wrong way on the hard shoulder. Drivers should stay put and leave the side clear for emergency vehicles.”

14:56Yasmin Wakefield

The footage shows cars lined up bumper to bumper

The traffic was completely stopped on the M18 near Doncaster.

Motorists are experiencing delays in both directions of the motorway between J4 for the A630 at West Moor Link and J5 for the M180 at Doncaster North Services.

Traffic was stopped due to a “police-led incident”, a spokesman for National Highways Yorkshire confirmed.

Footage shows drivers stuck in gridlocked traffic on the M18 near Doncaster(Image: Kim Usher)

2:41 p.mYasmin Wakefield

“No indication when the road will reopen”

A National Highways spokesman said there was “no indication” when the M18 would reopen near Doncaster.

The motorway was closed in both directions between J4 for the A630 at West Moor Link and J5 for the M180 at Doncaster North Services due to a “police incident”.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, a National Highways spokesman said: “The M18 is closed in both directions between J5 (M180) and J4 (A630).

“This is due to an incident led by the Police. There is no indication at this time when the road will reopen.

“Expect delays on the approaches to both intersections.”

14:27Yasmin Wakefield

Update from National Highways

14:22Yasmin Wakefield

M18 near Doncaster closed in both directions

The traffic was completely stopped on the M18 near Doncaster.

Motorists are experiencing delays in both directions of the motorway between J4 for the A630 at West Moor Link and J5 for the M180 at Doncaster North Services. Traffic was stopped due to a “police-led incident”, a spokesman for National Highways Yorkshire confirmed.

The circumstances of the police incident are currently unknown and it is not clear when the road will be reopened. Yorkshire Live has contacted South Yorkshire Police for more information.