Officers from North Yorkshire police spent the evening freeing motorists who were trapped on the A1(M) for serveral hours.
#A1 closed J47 – J48 northbound due to serious RTC. Update will follow once re-open.
— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) December 4, 2015
Advice was issued requesting motorists to stay within their cars.
The #A1M is now closed in both directions from J47 – J48 #Harrogate. @NYorksRPG request you stay in your vehicles. we'll update asap.
— Highways England (@HighwaysYORKS) December 4, 2015
Police began an opperation to get traffic moving again and free drivers who became trapped on the A1(M).
A1(M) will be closed NB J47 to J48 for some hours. We are releasing trapped traffic as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) December 4, 2015
Police worked to turn traffic arround managing to clear some of the traffic.
A1(M) update – 2.5km traffic has been turned round. We are working to release the remainder as quickly as we can. Thanks for your patience
— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) December 5, 2015
Police managed to open the road again at 4.50am
A1(M) update – the road is now fully reopen. Many thanks to motorists for your patience and understanding
— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) December 5, 2015
Some people report they had been stranded since 8pm last night, However thanked the police for the job they did.
@NYorksPolice we're stuck pretty much in the middle of j47 & j48 been here since 8pm, ET on movement?? Appreciate ur v busy!!
— Ant Longstaff (@_alphotography) December 5, 2015
Although they still kept things light hearted.
@NYorksPolice we have 7 maltesers left and the Pringles went at 8.15pm, urgent supplies needed!!
— Ant Longstaff (@_alphotography) December 5, 2015
@NYorksPolice me, the wife and small child!! I'm the fattest so I need sustenance. All credit to your guys tonight, horrific incident!!
— Ant Longstaff (@_alphotography) December 5, 2015
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