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Bank Holiday Travel Chaos: M1 Collision Causes Standstill and Long Delays

Drivers face 90-minute delays as emergency services work to clear a major crash on the M1 amid record-breaking holiday traffic.

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Overview

  • A collision between Junction 12 (Flitwick) and Junction 13 (Bedford) on the M1 northbound brought traffic to a complete halt on Saturday morning.
  • One of four lanes was reopened 35 minutes after the crash, but significant delays of up to 90 minutes persist as of midday.
  • Emergency services and National Highways East are managing the scene and have urged drivers to remain patient while clearance efforts continue.
  • The accident coincides with one of the busiest UK bank holiday weekends, with an estimated 17 million journeys expected and 2.9 million drivers on the roads today.
  • RAC Breakdown has advised motorists to check vehicle readiness and avoid peak travel times to mitigate risks during the holiday surge.