A MAJOR UK motorway has been closed following a serious collision.

The M1 in Northamptonshire is southbound between J18 and J16.

Northamptonshire have advised drivers to find alternative routes around the “serious road traffic collision”.

The M45 has also been closed eastbound between the A45 and the M1 at J17.

The collision has been reported to emergency services who are at the scene.

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Monochrome image of nighttime highway traffic with blurred lights.The M1 southbound has been closed due to a serious collision