Severe delays on the M1 north of Northampton after van overturns

By Reporter
Published 15th Jul 2019, 17:30 BST
Updated 15th Jul 2019, 18:30 BST
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Highways England have warned drivers of long delays on the M1 near Northampton with tailbacks stretching back four miles or more.

At 5pm, Highways England tweeted: "INCIDENT : #M1 Southbound #J18 to #J16 near #Northampton all lanes are currently blocked due to a police incident. We hope to have lane 4 running again soon however there will be some delays for some time. Updates to follow.

"There are long delays on approach to this incident, approx. 4 miles of congestion and building. Please plan ahead of your journey this evening."

The AA was reporting that it was a "rolled over van".

There was no further information relating to the nature of the accident nor any injuries to those involved.

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