Long delays on M1 near Northampton after multi-vehicle collision

Long delays were seen on the M1 near Northampton after a multi-vehicle collision.

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 16 and 17 at around 2.30pm on Wednesday (October 4).

Two lanes were blocked, as the incident was dealt with, which caused up to eight miles – or 75 minutes – of queues.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman confirmed today (Thursday October 5) that the incident was cleared by 4.15pm and that no injuries were reported.