A truck caught fire earlier today, causing a section of the highway to come to a halt. Traffic came to a stop on the southbound M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes, with three out of four lanes closed from junction 15 (Northampton) to junction 14 (Milton Keynes). Delays of approximately an hour were reported, resulting in five miles of backed-up traffic. National Highways East confirmed that the road has since reopened.
With traffic flowing and the highway operational again, our live coverage of the incident concludes. For the latest news updates, please visit our website. Google Traffic reports indicate that the motorway section is now free from delays.
According to National Highways East, all lanes are now accessible on the southbound M1 between Northampton (J15) and Milton Keynes (J14). The emergency area where the truck was located will remain closed until repairs are made to the fire-damaged surface. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time until traffic returns to normal.
In their latest update, National Highways East mentioned that two out of four lanes are still closed on the southbound M1 between Northampton (J15) and Milton Keynes (J14) due to the truck fire. Recovery operations have been completed, and cleanup efforts are in progress. Delays of around one hour persist, leading to a five-mile traffic buildup.
Images confirm that the fire has been extinguished, and a crane is being used to lift the truck onto a recovery vehicle. Traffic has resumed on the southbound M1 between Northampton (J15) and Milton Keynes (J14), with three lanes still closed as a complex recovery operation continues. An hour-long delay and six miles of congestion are reported. National Highways East has announced that traffic flow has been restored on the M1 southbound between junctions 15 (Northampton) and 14 (Milton Keynes), with three lanes still closed for ongoing recovery operations and an hour-long delay with six miles of congestion. The truck fire occurred between junction 15 (Northampton) and junction 14 (Milton Keynes). National Highways East has provided the latest update, stating that three out of four lanes are closed on the southbound M1 between Northampton (J15) and Milton Keynes (J14) due to a lorry fire. Recovery operations are underway, with an hour’s delay and six miles of congestion, so drivers are advised to allocate extra time.