Crucial motorway CLOSED due to huge blaze sparking rush-hour chaos for thousands of Brits – check full diversion route

A MAJOR motorway has been closed after a collision resulting in a car catching fire has sparked rush-hour chaos for thousands.

THE M1 southbound has been closed between J12 (Toddington) and J11A (Chalton).

Diversion routes are in place with road users advised to follow appropriate signageCredit: National Highways

The M1 southbound has been closed due to a collision and subsequent fire with live pictures showing the tailbacksCredit: National Highways

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are believed to be in attendanceCredit: National Highways

National Highways have stated that traffic is currently being held northbound for Air Ambulance with their Traffic Officers also on the scene to assist with traffic management.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are also in attendance with diversion routes in operation.

Road users have been advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs, exiting the M1 at Junction 12 onto the A5120.

Diversion Routes

Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs.

Exit the M1 at Junction 12 onto the A5120.

Continue on the A5120 through Toddington to the A5120/The Green T–Junction, Houghton Regis.

At the T–Junction take a left turn onto 'The Green'.Continue on 'The Green' through Houghton Regis to The Green/Park Road North Roundabout.

At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Park Road North.

Continue on the Park Road North and merge onto Poynters Road.

Continue on the Poynters Road to the Poynters Road/A505/A5065 Roundabout.

At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A505 Dunstable Road.

Continue on the A505 Dunstable Road to re-join the M1 at Junction 11.

National Highways will post further information and updates on their website, travel apps and regional X feed.

Crucial motorway CLOSED due to huge blaze sparking rush-hour chaos for thousands of Brits – check full diversion route

Diversion Routes

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