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Stretch of A1 northbound reopens after HGV crashes across carriageway

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The northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 39 and 40

Part of the A1 in West Yorkshire has reopened after a crash involving an HGV which went across all lanes of the carriageway.

Diversions were put in place on the northbound stretch between junctions 39 for Upton and 40 for Darrington on Friday morning.

National Highways said the HGV involved in the crash was recovered and the area was reopened at around 08:50 GMT.

Motorists were earlier warned of delays and urged to allow extra time.

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