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Driver dies in collision on M1 | Driver dies in collision on M1 |
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A multiple crash on a motorway has left one driver dead and two other people trapped. | A multiple crash on a motorway has left one driver dead and two other people trapped. |
Three lorries were been involved in the crash, which left the northbound carriageway of the M1 closed between junctions 18 and 19. | |
The collision, close to the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, happened near the M6 interchange, which is also shut, police said. | The collision, close to the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, happened near the M6 interchange, which is also shut, police said. |
The closures are expected to be in place for several hours. | The closures are expected to be in place for several hours. |
The accident happened at 1418 BST. | The accident happened at 1418 BST. |
A Highways Agency spokeswoman said there were severe delays affecting the area, although one lane has been opened to free up vehicles stuck between the two junctions on the M1. | A Highways Agency spokeswoman said there were severe delays affecting the area, although one lane has been opened to free up vehicles stuck between the two junctions on the M1. |
She advised motorists to consider leaving the M1 at Junction 17, and use the M45, A45 and M69 before rejoining the motorway at Junction 21. | She advised motorists to consider leaving the M1 at Junction 17, and use the M45, A45 and M69 before rejoining the motorway at Junction 21. |