UPDATE: Motorway reopen after diesel spillage near Watford Gap
THE M1 is now fully reopened after a diesel spill this morning shut a southbound lane for most of the day.
The spill happened after a lorry overturned between junction 16 and 17 just after Watford Gap Services at around 3.10am.
The incident, which also damaged a large part of the crash barrier, caused huge delays for motorists during rush hour.
No-one was seriously injured in the accident.
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Weather for Daventry
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: East








