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Crucial motorway CLOSED due to huge blaze sparking rush-hour chaos for thousands of Brits – check full diversion route

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are currently on the scene

A MAJOR motorway has been closed after a collision resulting in a car catching fire has sparked rush-hour chaos for thousands.

THE M1 southbound was closed between J12 (Toddington) and J11A (Chalton) with three of four lanes having now reopened.

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Diversion routes are in place with road users advised to follow appropriate signageCredit: National Highways
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The M1 southbound has been closed due to a collision and subsequent fire with live pictures showing the tailbacksCredit: National Highways
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are believed to be in attendanceCredit: National Highways

National Highways: East division confirmed the M1 southbound between J11A and J11 Dunstable had reopened around an hour and a half after the incident was first announced.

Traffic has also been released on all lanes on the northbound carriageway but delays are expected to be in "excess of one hour."

One of four lanes remain closed on the M1 southbound between J11A Chalton and J11 Dunstable with a pavement inspector en route.

There are delayed in excess of 30 minutes on approach to the lane closure.

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National Highways have stated that traffic was being held northbound for Air Ambulance with their Traffic Officers also on the scene to assist with traffic management.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue were also in attendance with diversion routes in operation.

Road users have been advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the M1 at Junction 12 onto the A5120.

National Highways will post further information and updates on their website, travel apps and regional X feed.

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They have suggested drivers leave plenty of time before setting off for their journey or consider delaying until the traffic has eased.

Diversion Routes

Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs.

  • Exit the M1 at Junction 12 onto the A5120.
  • Continue on the A5120 through Toddington to the A5120/The Green T–Junction, Houghton Regis.
  • At the T–Junction take a left turn onto 'The Green'.Continue on 'The Green' through Houghton Regis to The Green/Park Road North Roundabout.
  • At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Park Road North.
  • Continue on the Park Road North and merge onto Poynters Road.
  • Continue on the Poynters Road to the Poynters Road/A505/A5065 Roundabout.
  • At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A505 Dunstable Road.
  • Continue on the A505 Dunstable Road to re-join the M1 at Junction 11.
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