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🕐 Last verified 26 Mar, 12:09

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA1
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedThu 26 Mar, 12:09
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-25601199

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A1(M) southbound between J42 and J41 | Southbound | Congestion

Location : The A1M southbound between junctions J42 and J41 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 26 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident.

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This crash had not closed the road at 16:45 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the A1 right now.

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Crash on the A1 southbound J42 to J41 in Southbound, reported at 12:09 UK time on Thu 26 Mar. Still live.

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