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M1 shut for nearly two hours following crash

National Highways The M1 in Bedfordshire, showing one empty carriageway and four other lanes full of traffic National Highways
The M1 northbound between junction 11 and 11a was closed at about 09:20 GMT

The M1 northbound in Bedfordshire has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash.

National Highways said the busy motorway was shut between junction 11, for Luton, and junction 11a, for Houghton Regis and Dunstable, for nearly two hours, from about 09:20 GMT.

National Highways said all of the emergency services, including Bedfordshire Police, and its traffic officers had been at the scene.

All lanes have fully reopened and it thanked drivers for their patience.

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