A MAJOR motorway is shut after several vehicles were involved in a crash and erupted into flames.

Fire crews rushed to the M1 in Northamptonshire between Junction 16 and Junction 18.

CCTV traffic camera image of a highway with heavy traffic queued on one side and clear lanes on the other.
A major motorway is shut after several vehicles were involved in a crash and erupted into flames
Traffic heavily congested on a multi-lane motorway at sunrise, with cars and trucks queuing in one direction while the adjacent lanes are clear.
Fire crews rushed to the M1 in Northamptonshire between Junction 16 and Junction 18 Source: National Highways

Drivers are being warned of delays of nearly 40 minutes after the crash.

National Highways confirmed three miles of congestion.

It said in a statement: “The M1 north in Northamptonshire between J16 Northampton and J18 Rugby.

“Current delays of 38 minutes on the approach. Three miles of congestion.

“Road is now closed following a multi-vehicle collision, resulting in a fire.”

Three of four lanes are closed as crews work to recover the vehicles.

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