Traffic crawling for 12 miles on M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes

Crash causing major delays on Tuesday morning

Traffic is crawling for around 12 miles on the M1 southbound from Northampton to Milton Keynes following a crash on Tuesday morning (November 2).

National Highways is reporting 12-mile tailbacks on the M1placeholder image
National Highways is reporting 12-mile tailbacks on the M1

National Highways sensors show tailbacks from near to Newport Pagnell Services all the way back to junction 15A at just after 9pm.

Reports say three cars and a van have been involved in a collision.

A spokesman confirmed one lane is blocked and it is disruption could continue until early-afternoon.

The A5 is also busy between Towcester and Milton Keynes as drivers attempt to avoid motorway queues.

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