M1 traffic LIVE: Chaos on motorway as crash sparks 'severe' delays and hours-long closure

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Daily Express
2 hours ago
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A serious crash involving a vehicle leaving the carriageway caused chaos and severe delays on the M1 motorway southbound. The incident, which occurred shortly after midnight, led to the closure of the motorway between junctions 37 and 36. Emergency services attended the scene, and police began accident investigation work, resulting in both directions of the motorway remaining shut for an extended period. National Highways advised motorists to avoid the area, allow extra journey time, and consider re-routing or delaying their travel. Traffic was reported to be queued back to junction 35A, with significant congestion also affecting nearby roads. Authorities initially estimated the closures to last until around 11 am, but later stated there ... download the app to read more

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