Images have been released of a five-car pile-up that has caused delays of nearly an hour heading south on the M1. Emergency services halted traffic travelling along the carriageway between junction 17 and 16 in Northamptonshire at around 12noon on Sunday, May 22.
Traffic was released shortly after, however, six-and-a-half miles of congestion have been reported on the approach, causing delays of nearly an hour. The delays will affect motorists travelling from Nottinghamshire down towards London.