Live M1 traffic updates today as Northants crash leaves motorway closed after vehicle overturns

Lanes are closed on the M1 motorway in Northants following a crash today (Monday, July 17). Emergency services are at the scene on the northbound carriageway between Junction 14 (Milton Keynes) and Junction 15 (Northampton).

The crash was first reported shortly before 7pm. The air ambulance is reported to have attended and reports suggest a vehicle has overturned and a traffic diversion is in place.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M1 northbound between J14 Milton Keynes and J15 Northampton has reopened. Lane 4(of 4) is now running past the scene but lanes 1,2 and 3 remain closed for recovery, clean up and barrier repairs. Please allow extra travel time if travelling through the area. "

Diversion route: M1 diversion as overturned vehicle shuts motorway^[1]

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1. ^{^} M1 diversion as overturned vehicle shuts motorway (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)