TRAVEL: Delays near Milton Keynes due to an accident on the M1 southbound at J13

Friday, 13 August 2021 08:28

All traffic has been stopped on the M1 near Milton Keynes this morning (13/8) following reports of an accident.

All traffic is temporarily being held due to an accident.

The accident has taken place on the M1 Southbound at J13 A421 Bedford Road (Bedford / Milton Keynes South).

Reports say three cars and a lorry are involved.

UPDATE 08:10AM - Traffic is held at 08:10 but users can still enter the carriageway at J13.

UPDATE 09:15AM- Reports say normal traffic conditions are expected soon.

UPDATE 09:50AM- Roads have reopened, delays expected as backlog clears.

#M1 southbound within J13 (Milton Keynes) - Accident - Full details at https://t.co/RcCz8Hr3mX (Updated every 5 minutes)
— Live Traffic - M1 (@Traffic_M1) August 13, 2021

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