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M1 Shut for 7 Hours After Major Collision
17 Dec
Summary
- Northbound M1 remains closed between junction 14 and 15.
- The serious collision occurred around 11 PM on Tuesday.
- The road is expected to be reopened by 8 AM.

A significant collision on the northbound M1 motorway resulted in an extended closure lasting more than seven hours. The incident was first reported shortly before midnight on Tuesday, causing substantial disruption for drivers.
The northbound carriageway remained impassable between junction 14, serving Milton Keynes, and junction 15, which leads to Northampton. Emergency services were on the scene, and police investigations were underway, necessitating the prolonged closure.
Authorities anticipated reopening the road by approximately 8 AM, after traffic had been held for an initial two hours and subsequently redirected. The closure significantly impacted overnight travel plans for many.




