Update issued to drivers after M1 motorway is closed in both directions following collision

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Traffic controllers at the Department for Infrastructure said at around 1.30pm on Saturday that the busy motorway had been closed to traffic with emergency services at the scene.

They said one of the vehicles involved – an EV – was considered to be a fire risk. Advertisement Advertisement It is understood the collision took place on the M1 westbound just before the motorway services. In an update just before 2pm, the Department confirmed the motorway had reopened.



"Knock-on delays are likely to remain for some time, please allow extra time for your journey,” a spokesperson said. National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting.

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