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M1 Closed After Lorry Overturns in Crash
5 Aug
Summary
- The M1 northbound in Northamptonshire was closed after a collision.
- Three lorries were involved in the multi-vehicle incident.
- The road closure was expected to last all morning due to complex recovery.
The M1 motorway in Northamptonshire experienced a significant closure northbound between junction 16 for Northampton and junction 18 for Rugby. This closure occurred following a multi-vehicle collision that took place shortly after 22:00 BST on Tuesday. National Highways confirmed that all emergency services, including Northamptonshire Police, were present at the scene.
The incident involved three lorries, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix. Additionally, lanes three and four were closed southbound past the collision site. Authorities stated that the road would likely remain closed throughout the morning. This extended closure was necessary for police investigation work and to facilitate a complex recovery operation for the overturned lorry and other vehicles involved.
