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M1 closed in South Yorkshire after chemical spill | M1 closed in South Yorkshire after chemical spill |
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The M1 has been closed in both directions in South Yorkshire due to a chemical spill, according to the Highways Agency. | The M1 has been closed in both directions in South Yorkshire due to a chemical spill, according to the Highways Agency. |
South Yorkshire Police said it was shut between junction 32 at Thurcroft and junction 33 at Catcliffe after a lorry spilled its load at around 10:30 BST. | |
The link from the M18 southbound to the M1 northbound has also been closed. | The link from the M18 southbound to the M1 northbound has also been closed. |
The Highways Agency said the chemical was not thought to be toxic and a clean-up had begun. |