TRAFFIC has ground to a halt on a major UK motorway after a multi-car smash in the early hours.
Motorists travelling on the M1 near Toddington, Bedfordshire, face miles of congestion following the crash this morning.
Emergency crews rushed to the collision, which occurred between Junction 12, for Toddington, and Junction 11A, for Dunstable.
Workers and half-term commuters heading northbound have been told to expect 30 minute delays and two miles of congestion.
National Highways confirmed three lanes out of four remain shut along the busy route.
It said: “Traffic has been STOPPED on the M1 northbound in Bedfordshire within J12 (Toddington) due to a collision.
“3 lanes (of 4) remain closed on the #M1 northbound in Bedfordshire between J11A (#Dunstable) and J12 (#Toddington) following a collision.
“Emergency services are in attendance. There’s a 30 minute delay on approach with 2 miles of congestion.“
Bedfordshire Police urged drivers to avoid the area while officers dealt with the incident.
In an earlier statement, the force said: “We are currently at the scene of a collision on the M1 northbound between junctions 11A & 12.
“All lanes are currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
“Please avoid the area where possible and consider alternative routes to help ease congestion.”
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