Overview
- The collision was reported at about 11:36pm on Wednesday, November 12, on the M1 southbound between junctions 37 (Barnsley) and 36 (Tankersley).
- Police say a dark grey BMW saloon left the carriageway and struck a tree, and the driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.
- South Yorkshire Police have opened an investigation and specialist family liaison officers are supporting the relatives of those who died.
- Detectives are seeking witnesses plus dashcam or phone footage from before the crash; contact police online or call 101 quoting log 1119 of November 12.
- No cause has been identified in the reporting and no arrests or charges have been announced.