M1 reported crash J47–J46 southbound

Reported crash on the M1 southbound at J47–J46 on Monday 19 October 2026, from 07:47. Cleared at 08:39 after 52 min. Timeline of reports from the motorway signs.

Status

Cleared 08:39 on 19 Oct 2026, after 52 min

Location

M1 southbound · J47–J46

Reported as

Collision

Sources

Motorway signs

Timeline

1. 07:47 Motorway signs: “REPORT OF COLLISION”
2. 08:39 Motorway signs no longer show “REPORT OF COLLISION”
3. 08:39 All clear: no source reports it any more

Source reports

• Overhead signs read “REPORT OF COLLISION” (8 signs; furthest along: M1 southbound between J47 and J46).

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