M1 reported crash J26–J25 southbound

Reported crash on the M1 southbound at J26–J25 on Monday 19 October 2026, from 07:01. Cleared at 07:39 after 37 min. Timeline of reports from the motorway signs.

Status

Cleared 07:39 on 19 Oct 2026, after 37 min

Location

M1 southbound · J26–J25

Reported as

Collision

Sources

Motorway signs

Timeline

1. 07:01 Motorway signs: “REPORT OF COLLISION”
2. 07:39 Motorway signs no longer show “REPORT OF COLLISION”
3. 07:39 All clear: no source reports it any more

Source reports

• Overhead signs read “REPORT OF COLLISION” (5 signs; furthest along: M1 southbound between J26 and J25).

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