Emergency services responded to a major incident on the M1 just after 10 pm on Tuesday involving a serious collision between two lorries, leading to overturned vehicles and the closure of the road for an extended period.
The M1 northbound between J16 Northampton and J18 Crick is completely blocked due to the collision, causing significant disruptions and delays with no estimated time for the road to reopen as complex recovery efforts are underway.
Traffic congestion is building up with delays reaching up to 76 minutes on the approach, impacting both northbound and southbound carriageways. National Highways has advised motorists to expect continued delays and follow diversion routes in place.
National Highways confirmed that the closure is expected to last for several more hours for thorough investigations by Northants Police and the ongoing recovery operation.
Traffic officers and contractors are actively managing the situation, releasing trapped vehicles from the rear within the closed-off section. It is recommended for drivers to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time due to the prolonged closure on the M1.