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A1 closure near West Yorkshire: Update as dramatic pictures show lorry overturning

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Drivers are being warned of a closure on the A1 near West Yorkshire following a crash.

National Highways confirmed the closure on Saturday (April 15) of the northbound carriageway, between Junction 38 (near Hampole) and Junction 39 (Barnsdale Bar), due to a collision involving a lorry. The lorry has lost part of its load which will require specialist clear up work.

There was approximately a mile of traffic on the approach to junction 38.

Work to recover the vehicle has now been completed, National Highways has confirmed. Follow our live blog to see how the incident unfolded and traffic updates.