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M1 Severe Active

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The M1 northbound between junctions J39 and J40

RoadM1

SeveritySevere

StatusActive

Started05:42, 13 Oct 2026

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05:42, 13 Oct · First report

The M1 northbound between junctions J39 and J40

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