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.