Crash closes two lanes of the M1 near Northampton as drivers are warned of delays

UPDATE: The incident is now clear and all lanes have now reopened, according to National Highways. Small delays remain in place, but they will begin to ease.

Drivers are being warned of long delays this morning, Thursday, after a crash on the M1 near Northampton.

East Midlands Highways gave an update at 7.45am: “2 lanes (of 4) remain closed on the #M1 southbound in #Northamptonshire between J17 (#M45) and J16 (#Northampton) due to a collision involving a lorry and a van.

“Recovery is now ongoing at scene.

“There's a 45-minute delay on approach with 5 miles of congestion.”

There are no details as to any injuries of those involved in the crash.