Two lanes blocked by Friday rush-hour crash on M1 near Northampton

Highways England warning of long delays during morning peak
Highways England jam cams show traffic tailing back on the M1 near NorthamptonHighways England jam cams show traffic tailing back on the M1 near Northampton
Highways England jam cams show traffic tailing back on the M1 near Northampton

A crash has blocked two lanes causing long queues on the M1 northbound near Northampton on Friday morning.

Highways England reported the smash just after 7.15am between junction 15A at Northampton services and junction 16 for the A45.

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A spokesman for the agency warned drivers face 15-minute delays heading north and queues are likely to last throughout the morning rush-hour.

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