Warning of severe delays on M1 in Northamptonshire after accident

Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire after an accident.

The accident happened on the southbound carriageway between Junction 15 and Newport Pagnell Services earlier this afternoon.

At 4.50pm, it was reported that one lane had been closed and that there were severe delays.

There were also reports of slow traffic northbound between Junction 13 at Bedford and Junction 15 due to people slowing to look at the accident.