A SERIOUS collision has closed the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) between junction 51 at Leeming Bar and junction 50 at Ripon.

The emergency services are at the scene.

Traffic is being diverted off at Leeming and along the A6055 access road.

Highways England say there are delays of at least 15 minutes.

A spokesperson added: “For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route your journey.

“Diversion route is signed by the solid circle diversion symbol; “Exit the A1M at J51 and join the A6055. Proceed along this road for approximately 10 miles as it runs parallel to the A1M. Road users can resume their southbound journeys at A1M J50/A61 junction.”