A three-vehicle crash on the M1 caused significant disruption, leading to its closure for nearly eight hours. The crash occurred between junctions 5 and 1, with emergency services responding at 6.52pm. One man sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. The crash led to the arrest of another driver in his 50s on suspicion of causing serious injury through careless driving. This incident caused severe delays, leaving many motorists stranded, prompting them to voice frustrations on social media.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 6.52pm and a man was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
The driver, another man in his 50s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and remains in police custody.
During the closure, the M1 was shut southbound, causing severe delays in the area.
Frustrated motorists were stranded into the early hours of the morning, with one taking to social media to express their discontent.
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