All emergency services are in attendance tonight and the busy motorway is closed off while emergency crews work at the scene.

00:27, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 00:30, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

The M1 has closed due to a serious lorry crash

The M1 has closed due to a serious lorry crash (Image: Traffic Cameras UK)

A serious lorry crash has blocked a major UK motorway overnight as one vehicle has overturned.

The M1 in Northamptonshire is closed northbound between J16 (for Northampton) and J18 (for Rugby) due to the collision involving two lorries.

All emergency services including Northamptonshire Police are in attendance.

Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed into the night.

A diversion route is in place and southbound lanes are currently closed for emergency services access.

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