A1(M) southbound reopens after vehicle overturns

Drivers on the A1(M) faced long delays on Tuesday evening

The A1(M) has reopened southbound after a serious crash near Boston Spa led to a seven-hour closure.

Emergency services were called to the scene between J45 near Wetherby and J44 for Tadcaster at 13:20 BST, after a vehicle overturned and left the carriageway, West Yorkshire Police said.

The southbound route was closed until about 20:30 BST, according to National Highways.

West Yorkshire Police has been contacted by the BBC for further comment.

In an update on X, National Highways said: "The #A1M southbound has reopened between J45 (#Wetherby) and J44 (#Tadcaster) following an earlier serious collision.

"There are 2 miles congestion following this incident so please allow time for delays to clear."

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