Car fire closes M1 near Milton Keynes

The M1 is closed after a car fire, causing severe delays right down to Milton Keynes.

By Paige Brown

Published 17th Jun 2019, 16:33 BST

Highways released this CCTV image showing the car fire on the M1

Highways England tweeted at about 2.40pm: "#M1 northbound between J16 and J17, by Watford Gap services is currently blocked due to a car fire. #TrafficOfficers are on scene and emergency services are attending.

"Please look for alternate routes if heading north.

"This will cause considerable delays."

Milton Keynes Highways England