Appeal Following Fatal Collision On M1 Near Wakefield

*Wednesday 2nd July 2025*

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M1 near Wakefield.

Emergency services were called to the southbound M1 close to Junction 40 at Carr Gate shortly after 8am this morning (2/7) following reports of a collision involving a Kia EV3 and a Volkswagen Tiguan.

The driver of the Kia is believed to have suffered a medical episode while travelling in the first lane of the motorway.  

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