Lorry and car involved in Friday morning smash on A45 in Northampton

Drivers are being warned to expect delays heading to the M1 from Northampton after a crash near Junction 15 on Friday morning.

The smash involving a car and a lorry has closed the outside lane on the A45 near to Grange Park.

Traffic was said to be coping well at around 7.45am but Highways England warn it could take until 10.30am to clear the vehicles and delays are possible through the morning rush hour.

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