THE northbound carriageway of the Awill be closed for at least two hours after an HGV collided with the central reservation.
The crash happened near the Scotch Corner and Brough services shortly after 3pm this afternoon.
No other vehicles were involved and the condition of the driver of the HGV is unknown as yet.
Police and fire crews are at the scene working to clear the road but delays are expected.
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