A major accident involving a car and a tanker has led to the partial closure of a significant UK motorway. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident on the M1, where the tanker overturned following the collision.
Drivers have been cautioned about potential travel disruptions and advised to anticipate extended wait times due to the ongoing situation. The latest update indicates that all lanes on the entry slip of the M1 J15 northbound in Northamptonshire are now open, following the clear-up of the scene.
Authorities have reported a ‘significant spillage’ on the motorway, prompting further delays for motorists. National Highways informed that two out of four lanes within J15 Northampton of the M1 northbound in Northamptonshire remain closed, along with the closure of the northbound entry slip at J15. Contractors are currently managing the spillage cleanup, urging drivers to prepare for additional delays.
A map has been released to guide travelers away from the affected areas on the motorway. Drivers should anticipate delays of approximately 20 minutes and three miles of congestion as a result of the incident. The recovery process has been described as complex, contributing to the prolonged traffic disturbances.
National Highways emphasized the need for extra travel time due to the lane closures, with two lanes remaining shut in response to the accident. A spokesperson highlighted that the closure of two lanes within Junction 15 of the M1 northbound in Northamptonshire, along with the shutdown of the northbound entry slip at Junction 15, was a result of an overturned tanker from a collision the previous evening, with recovery efforts ongoing.
