NewsUK NewsRoad Traffic AccidentsLIVEUpdated 9 mins agoAll emergency services are in attendance after a serious crash on the major UK motorway as drivers have been warned that the road is likely to remain closed all nightQueues are building on the M1 after the crash (Image: Traffic Cams)All emergency services have rushed to a major motorway this evening due to a 'serious' crash.All lanes are blocked on the M1 northbound between J16 Northampton and J18 Crick because of the collision.The incident took place just after 10.30pm according to National Highways.Due to the nature of the incident the road is likely to remain closed all night.This is a live news story, follow below for further updates.‌View PostToday23:13 BSTDiversion route in place Diverted traffic is advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol:Exit the M1 northbound at J16 and take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto the A45Continue straight over the first roundabout and then continue on the A45 until the roundabout with the A5 near FloreTurn right at the roundabout and join the A5 northbound and continue towards Kilsby until the roundabout with the A428 Halfway House RoundaboutAt the roundabout, turn right onto the A428 and continue over the Railport Approach roundabout until the A5/A428 Parklands RoundaboutAt the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A5 and continue eastbound to then re-join the M1 northbound at J18 (Crick Interchange)Today23:13 BSTLorry overturned in crashThe collision involves two lorries, one of which has overturned, National Highways have confirmed.Northamptonshire Police are at the scene of the incident.Today23:09 BSTRoad to be 'closed all night'A spokesperson for National Highways said: "Due to the nature of the incident the road is likely to remain closed all night."Today23:00 BSTWelcome to our coverage of this traffic incident Welcome to our live coverage of this traffic incident. We will be bringing you the latest updates from the M1.All lanes are currently blocked on the northbound between J16 Northampton and J18 Crick because of a serious crash.‌