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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. 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.
South Yorkshire Fire said it talking to the driver of the HGV to confirm what the chemical is. The Highways Agency said the chemical was not thought to be toxic and a clean-up had begun.