Multiple Crashes Cause Major UK Motorway Disruptions

Significant traffic disruptions occurred across several UK motorways due to a series of serious incidents. On the M1 near Wakefield, a fatal crash caused by a driver's medical episode led to prolonged closures and substantial delays. The M4 eastbound was shut after a crash between a car and a lorry, resulting in two people being hospitalized. Additional incidents on the M18, A30 in Cornwall, M60 near Manchester, and the M1/M25 in Hertfordshire also caused closures and heavy traffic. Police advised motorists to avoid affected routes and seek alternatives as emergency services continued investigations and recovery operations. Delays persisted throughout the impacted regions.