The three-vehicle crash was on the northbound carriageway near J34 of the M1 in Yorkshire.

There's been major disruption on the M1 northbound in South Yorkshire today after a fatal crash this morning.

Here's what we know about what happened:

• The crash happened at about 08:15 on the northbound carriageway near Tinsley
• The crash happened between a lorry, a van and a car
• Two men died at the scene as a result of their injuries
• A 39-year-old man from Hull has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
• Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage
• The crash caused major knock-on delays on the M1, surrounding roads and bus services
• The carriageway finally opened again at about 18:00 on Friday evening

The Highways Agency has announced that the M1 northbound in South Yorkshire has reopened.

The section between J34 and J35 was closed after a collision between three vehicles at about 08:15.

Two men died as a result of the collision.

This is the latest traffic situation on and around the M1 near Sheffield following a crash in which two men were killed.

The darker colours on this traffic congestion "heat" map indicate a higher density of traffic.

So it's clear that you can expect some delays if you're in the area just now:

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If you're travelling via bus in South Yorkshire this evening, you may need to check with your local bus operator.

Following a serious crash on the M1 near Tinsley, there has been major disruption on the roads:

Bus operators are reporting a delay of up to 60 minutes and some have been cancelled:

More than three miles of queuing traffic and major bus delays are continuing on the M1 northbound following a crash in which two men died.

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The M1 northbound J34 to 35 is expected to remain closed until at least 18:00.

A diversion route is in place, but congestion is heavy around Tinsley and north Sheffield., external

Bus operator Stagecoach has reported major delays on all Sheffield services, and some cancellations:

A 39-year-old man from Hull has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two men were killed in a serious collision on the M1 this morning.

The two men died at the scene of the three-vehicle crash, which happened at about 08:15 on the northbound carriageway near Tinsley.

The suspect remains in custody, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Two men who were involved in a three-vehicle crash on the M1 this morning have died, police have confirmed.

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The crash happened between a lorry, a van and a car at about 08:15 on the northbound carriageway near Tinsley.

The men suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, police say.

Officers urge anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may hold dash-cam footage, to get in touch.

The road will remain closed until about 18:00, police say.

Two motorists have died following a collision on the M1 northbound carriageway earlier today, police have confirmed.

More to follow...

This is the latest picture from J34 of the M1 northbound near Tinsley, which remains closed following a three-vehicle crash:

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Areas around Tinsley, Rotherham and Meadowhall are heavily congested.

Drivers have been warned to avoid the area.

You can see how badly surrounding roads have been affected from the amount of red on this traffic congestion "heat" map:

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Screens have been put up around the scene while police continue with their investigation.

The road is expected to remain closed until about 18:00.

If you're in the Sheffield area and waiting for your bus, be aware that there are big delays to services due to the knock-on effects of a crash on the M1 earlier:

Investigation work is continuing on the M1 near Sheffield following a three-vehicle accident earlier.

The road is currently closed between J34 A631 Tinsley Viaduct (Meadowhall) and J35 A629 Cowley Hill (Rotherham/Chapeltown).

There's currently congestion to J33 (Catcliffe) which is also causing delays on the A630 Sheffield Parkway on the approach to J33.

The closure is expected to remain in place until early evening.

Image source, Highways England/Crown Copyright

There are major problems for drivers on the M1 northbound in South Yorkshire at the moment after a crash earlier today. Here's what we know at the moment:

• The crash happened at about 08:30 on the northbound carriageway near Tinsley
• It's understood the crash involved three vehicles
• The air ambulance is believed to have attended and left the scene
• Details of injuries are currently unknown
• The M1 is closed northbound between J34 and J35
• The road is not expected to open until about 18:00 this evening

Latest updates from the scene after a three-vehicle crash on the M1 northbound at Tinsley in which two people died.

The M1 northbound is not expected to reopen until about 18:00 following a three-vehicle crash near Sheffield this morning.

The carriageway is currently closed northbound between junctions 34 and 35 as a result of the collision which happened near the Tinsley Viaduct at about 08:20.

Highways England said: "Due to the complex nature of the ongoing police investigation, the estimated time to reopen is now 18:00."

Traffic which has been trapped on the M1 following a three-vehicle crash near Sheffield this morning is clearing quicker than initially expected.

Image source, Highways England

Highways England had said it would take about two hours to remove cars trapped on the northbound carriageway.

But police are now allowing traffic to get past the scene of the crash, which happened near to the Tinsley Viaduct at about 08:20.

Highways England now says trapped traffic should clear shortly, although the estimated time for the full reopening of the road is not until 16:00.

The M1 is currently closed northbound between junctions 34 and 35 and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. A signed diversion route is in place.

The M1 northbound is expected to remain closed until about 16:00 following a three-vehicle crash near Sheffield this morning, according to Highways England.

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Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash near to the Tinsley Viaduct at about 08:20.

The M1 is currently closed Northbound between junctions 34 and 35 and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. A signed diversion route is in place.

Meanwhile, Highways England say it is working to free those cars trapped on the carriageway but warned that could take up to two hours.

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving three vehicles on the M1 near Sheffield.

Image source, Highways England

The crash happened at about 08:30 on the northbound carriageway near to the Tinsley Viaduct.

It is understood the air ambulance has attended and left the scene.

The M1 is currently closed Northbound between junctions 34 and 35, with traffic stretching back to junction 33 at Catcliffe.

A full diversion is in place with motorists being advised to follow the hollow triangle symbol.

The southbound carriageway was closed but re-opened at about 09:45.