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🕐 Last verified 11 Jun, 18:19

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM1
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedThu 11 Jun, 18:19
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26079626
Views150

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What National Highways say

M1 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J1 and J5 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Not fully. There were lane closures on the M1 northbound J4 to J5 at 17:46 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026. See the M1 right now.

What happened on the M1 on 11 Jun 2026?

Crash on the M1 northbound J4 to J5 in Northbound, reported at 18:19 UK time on Thu 11 Jun. Lane closures. Still live.

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