Long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire following multi-vehicle collision

UPDATE: All lanes have now reopened. Vehicles involved in the collision have been recovered from the scene.

Drivers can expect long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire following a multi-vehicle collision.

National Highways has confirmed a multiple vehicle collision took place on the M1 southbound between Junction 17 for the M45 for Dunchurch and Coventry and Junction 16 for Daventry this morning (January 15) at around 8.15am.

Lanes three and four, of four, are closed as emergency services and traffic officers deal with the incident.

The roads authority says delays sit at around 50 minutes, but they are increasing.

Drivers are warned to avoid the area or allow extra time for their journey.

Northamptonshire Police say the collision involved multiple cars and a van. Firefighters were also on scene and number of people were treated at the scene by paramedics.

There are also delays elsewhere in the county as the A5 near Towcester is shut in both directions due to a serious collision.

More to follow.