A serious road traffic collision led to the closure of the M18 motorway in both directions near Doncaster, Yorkshire, on Friday, November 13, 2026. The incident caused significant disruption, with traffic brought to a standstill and long queues building along surrounding roads.
The closure affected the stretch between Junction 4, A630 West Moor Link, and Junction 5, M180 at Doncaster North Services. Southbound traffic was stopped between Junctions 5 and 4, while the northbound carriageway was closed between Junctions 3 and 5.
According to traffic information from INRIX, northbound congestion extended as far back as Junction 2, near the A1(M) interchange. Motorists were also warned of delays on the A18 between Kirk Sandall and Hatfield as drivers sought alternative routes around the closure.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed the road closures in a statement shared on Facebook. The force advised motorists to avoid the affected area and plan alternative journeys while emergency and traffic management operations continued.
The motorway closure was reported at approximately 5:23 a.m. on Friday. By 9:11 a.m., INRIX was still reporting long delays, with both directions affected and surrounding routes experiencing additional pressure.
The disruption also extended to the A1(M), where the southbound exit slip road at Junction 36, A630 High Road near Doncaster and Conisbrough, was reported closed following a separate traffic incident.
Authorities had not provided further details about the vehicles involved, the number of casualties, or the condition of anyone affected in the information available. Motorists were urged to follow police instructions, check traffic updates, and allow extra time for their journeys.