Overview

• The M1 southbound in Bedfordshire remains closed between J13 and J12 after a multi‑vehicle collision shortly after 1:30pm, with an air ambulance attending and police conducting an investigation.
• The M25 at J24 Potters Bar reopened after a car fire, though lanes 1 and 2 were initially kept closed for recovery with delays reported at about 60 minutes before easing later in the afternoon.
• Traffic on the M25 near Godstone was stopped in both directions for a crash involving a motorcyclist, with anti‑clockwise traffic later released and clockwise delays of up to 50 minutes before restrictions were reduced to one lane.
• A three‑car collision on the M42 southbound between J10 and J9 led to all traffic being held and delays of around 30 minutes, with queues affecting the A5 before traffic was released.
• Further disruption included 30‑minute delays on the A5 westbound in Shropshire under West Mercia Police management and long delays on the M6 northbound near Keele after a lane closure that later cleared.