The M1 southbound between junctions 5 and 4 is closed this morning (December 3) following a serious collision and drivers are being asked to use alternative routes.

 

Officers were called to the scene at around 2.40am. The collision involves two vehicles.

 

The southbound carriageway will remain closed until at least mid-morning whilst investigations at the scene continue. Drivers are being asked to use either the A1 or M40/A40 as alternative routes.

 

The northbound carriageway had been closed but has since been re-opened