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M1 oil clean-up under way after van overturns

Rachael McMenemy
News imageNational Highways A closed four-lane stretch of road. In the middle is an overturned silver van. There are emergency services including fire, ambulance and police vehicles.National Highways
The northbound carriageway remains closed

Part of the M1 in Northamptonshire is closed after an overturned van led to an oil spill.

The northbound carriageway was fully shut between junction 16 for Northampton and junction 18 for the Rugby in Warwickshire.

The crash caused a "significant oil spillage", National Highways said.

One lane has reopened to allow traffic to pass but the road remains closed to any new vehicles.

News imageNational Highways An oil spillage can be seen on a large motorway. There is a van with neon yellow and orange signage and a police car to the side. On the road are people in high vis jackets walking. National Highways
The crash caused an oil spillage across the road

All emergency services including Northamptonshire Police are in attendance.

Work to clear the oil spill is ongoing, National Highways said.

A diversion is in place via the A45, A5 and A428. Full details are available on National Highways website.

Drivers have been warned to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

News imageNational Highways An overturned van can be seen just behind a fire truck. There are cars and lorries behind the emergency services. One person in a yellow high vis jacket is walking on the road.National Highways
All emergency services attended

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