M1 in Northamptonshire closed after major crash

The M1 in Northamptonshire between junction 16 and 17 has been closed after a 'serious collision'.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Oct 2016, 09:57 BST

Updated 25th Oct 2016, 19:27 BST

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Northamptonshrie Police has closed the motorway in the northbound direction to allow for the air ambulance to land.

Highways England tweeted: “#M1 is CLOSED N/B J16-J17 due to a serious collision. Traffic is held southbound while air ambulance lands.”

A diversion has been set up through Upper Heyford and Flore.

Motorists are being advised to expect delays.

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