M1 closed after multi-car crash causes lorry to flip on its side and ‘substantial oil spillage’ – as cops rush to scene

THE M1 has been partially closed after a horror multi-vehicle collision which caused a lorry to flip on its side and a “substantial oil spillage”. The southbound section between Junction 12, for Toddington, and Junction 11, for Luton, has been shut. M1 southbound has been closed between Junctions 12 and 11 due to a multi-vehicle collision Credit: Motorway Cameras The horror crash happened just before 8.45pm this evening Credit: Motorway Cameras The incident occurred shortly before 8:45pm this evening. One of the HGVs involved has overturned and come to rest on its side. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The nearside barrier and boundary fencing have suffered “significant damage” and a “substantial oil spillage” has affected most lanes, National Highways said. Traffic that was caught within the closure has now been released past the scene via lane 4. Bedfordshire Police and other emergency services remain in attendance. National Highways traffic officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. The carriageway will remain closed while emergency services complete their response, followed by vehicle recovery, barrier repairs and carriageway clean-up. National Highways has set up a diversion and drivers are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs. Most read in The Sun Up to the minute information can be got from National Highways contact centre team on 0300 123 5000. Comment now