M1 traffic LIVE: Motorway closure in Bedfordshire as 999 crews rush to serious crash

A busy section of the M1 is expected to remain closed for "several hours" following a serious crash and fire. National Highways said the M1 southbound in Bedfordshire between the junction 14 Broughton Interchange and junction 13 Ridgmont Interchange is shut.

The "serious traffic collision and vehicle fire" was reeported shortly after 2.35am this morning, with police, fire and the ambulance service rushing to the scene. Motorway camera footage shows the section of the motorway completely empty. National Highways wrote: "The M1 southbound in Bedfordshire is closed between J14 Broughton Interchange (Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell A509) and J13 Ridgmont Interchange (Bedford A421; Woburn, Ampthill A507) due to a collision and vehicle fire reported shortly after 02:35. Bedfordshire Police, Fire & Rescue, East of England Ambulance Service and National Highways have units in attendance. The closure is expected to remain in place for several further hours for collision investigation work which is being carried out by Bedfordshire Police."

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