A major collision occurred on the M1, leading to traffic congestion overnight as several lanes were blocked. Vehicles were moving slowly, causing delays of over 30 minutes for motorists. The incident took place between junction 13 (Ridgmont Interchange) and junction 15 (Collingtree Interchange) in the early hours of Wednesday, December 3. National Highways has reported that the situation has been resolved, but delays are still expected.
According to motorway CCTV footage, the crash involved two vehicles. All lanes on the northbound M1 have now reopened after the accident near Milton Keynes, as confirmed by National Highways. The stretch between junction 13 and junction 14 is clear for drivers, and traffic cameras show congestion starting to ease with traffic flow returning to normal.
National Highways provided updates on the lane reopening and easing congestion through social media. Lanes two, three, and four have been reopened for traffic, while lane one remains closed for recovery purposes. In a statement, a National Highways spokesperson mentioned that delays should begin to dissipate, urging motorists to drive safely.
The Mirror reported backed-up traffic on the M1 northbound, impacting road users following the serious crash. National Highways described the collision as involving a car and a lorry, leading to traffic being halted between junction 13 and junction 14, causing about a mile of congestion.
Furthermore, National Highways confirmed that delays are ongoing for northbound traffic due to a vehicle collision on the M1 carriageway between junctions J29A and J30. Lane closures are in place, and delays are expected until at least 5 am, based on traffic data. Emergency services are on-site, and no diversions are currently in effect.