M1 traffic LIVE: Northampton motorway closed as crash sparks weekend chaos

A major UK motorway has been closed after a crash saw an overturned van spill a 'significant' amount of oil across lanes. The M1 has been closed near Northampton between J16 (Northampton) & J17 (M45) due to the smash between two vehicles. National Highways wrote on social media: "The M1 in Northamptonshire remains closed northbound between J16 (Northampton) & J17 (M45) due to a collision involving an overturned van which has resulted in a significant oil spillage across the road.

Recovery is now on scene and we're working to clear debris."

09:25Mariam Khan

Recovery teams on scene

Recovery crews are now at the location working to clear debris and remove the overturned van after the crash that led to a significant oil spill across the carriageway. Efforts are underway to reopen the M1 as soon as possible.

09:24Mariam Khan

M1 continues to be closed

National Highways has confirmed the M1 in Northamptonshire remains closed northbound between J16 (Northampton) and J17 (M45) following a collision involving an overturned van that caused a significant oil spillage. The road is expected to stay shut while emergency services deal with the incident.

09:22Mariam Khan

M1 shut after serious crash

The M1 has been closed near Northampton after a crash involving two vehicles left a van overturned and spilled a significant amount of oil across the carriageway.

The motorway is shut between J16 (Northampton) and J17 (M45) while emergency services respond and recovery work continues.