The M1 motorway has ground to a halt after a smash between a car and a trailer near Junction 22 in Leicestershire. Drivers face brutal gridlock stretching for miles as emergency crews scramble to clear the mess. Meanwhile, the M27 suffers lane closures, piling on the traffic chaos.
M1 Crash Brings Traffic to a Standstill
A nasty collision on the M1 southbound has forced a full stop. National Highways said the closure is temporary while crews recover the damaged vehicles. But motorists are trapped in five-mile tailbacks, with delays hitting up to 45 minutes.
M27 Lane Closed After Lorry Crash
Traffic misery isn’t just on the M1. The M27 westbound between Junction 12 (Portsmouth) and Junction 11 (Fareham) has one lane shut. A lorry crash earlier has damaged barriers, leaving emergency teams working hard and drivers crawling through bottlenecks.
More Delays After Crash on A419
Adding to the chaos, the A419 southbound is closed between Cricklade and Blunsdon after a two-vehicle crash. Wiltshire Police and traffic officers are managing the scene. Drivers are warned to expect serious hold-ups across these busy routes today.
