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M1 in West Yorkshire closed in flash flooding | M1 in West Yorkshire closed in flash flooding |
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Flash flooding has caused the closure of the M1 in West Yorkshire. | Flash flooding has caused the closure of the M1 in West Yorkshire. |
The motorway was closed southbound between junction 48 for the A1 and junction 45 for the A63 due to flooding and surface water. | The motorway was closed southbound between junction 48 for the A1 and junction 45 for the A63 due to flooding and surface water. |
The M1 was also closed northbound between junction 43 for the M621 and junction 46 for the A63. | The M1 was also closed northbound between junction 43 for the M621 and junction 46 for the A63. |
At 00:48 BST, police said the northbound carriageway had re-opened. The A63 Selby Road was closed at Garforth but re-opened by 01:40 BST. | |
On the southbound M1, diversions were in operation and police warned motorists to take care. | |
Debris on road | Debris on road |
One traffic officer told BBC Look North he had not seen road conditions like it in 20 years. | One traffic officer told BBC Look North he had not seen road conditions like it in 20 years. |
Police said there was "lots of debris" on the motorway following the flash flooding on Sunday evening. | Police said there was "lots of debris" on the motorway following the flash flooding on Sunday evening. |
In South Yorkshire, the fire service said flash floods were easing and there were no longer any crews dealing with incidents. | In South Yorkshire, the fire service said flash floods were easing and there were no longer any crews dealing with incidents. |