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Lorry crash forces A1(M) southbound closure near Wetherby A1(M) southbound reopens after lorry crash near Wetherby
(about 5 hours later)
A three-mile stretch of the A1(M) southbound in West Yorkshire has been closed after a collision involving two lorries. The A1(M) southbound in West Yorkshire has reopened after a collision involving two lorries closed a three-mile stretch on Tuesday morning.
The crash happened at about 02:45 GMT between junction 46 at Wetherby and junction 45 at Boston Spa.The crash happened at about 02:45 GMT between junction 46 at Wetherby and junction 45 at Boston Spa.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said three people had been taken to hospital following the collision. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said three people had been taken to hospital following the crash.
The Highways Agency said diversions were in place while the road remains closed. The Highways Agency said all three carriageways of the A1(M) reopened shortly after 10:15.
An agency spokesperson said: "Southbound traffic should exit at J46 and follow the 'solid black circle' symbol using the B1224 towards Wetherby, the A661 and A659 to rejoin the A1(M) at J45."