Early-morning crash causing delays on M1 and A45 in Northampton

Queues at junction 15 southbound expected to last through rush-hour
An accident is causing queues on the M1 this morningAn accident is causing queues on the M1 this morning
An accident is causing queues on the M1 this morning

A crash is causing delays on a stretch of the M1 near Northamptons this morning (Tuesday June 2).

Highways England reported the incident blocking one lane southbound near to junction 15 at around 7am.

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Traffic cameras showed tailbacks to Junction 15A and officers reported it could take until 9am to clear the carriageway and reopen all lanes.

Drivers using the A45 to join the M1 at junction 15 were also being warned to expect delays.

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