Multi-Vehicle Crash on M1 Near Newport Pagnell Services Causes Delays

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A major crash took place on the M1 near Newport Pagnell Services on July 24, involving two cars and a heavy goods vehicle. The incident resulted in the driver of one car being physically trapped, requiring the use of hydraulic rescue equipment to free them. The road was closed for approximately two hours, causing significant delays for motorists.

Key Takeaways:

  • A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the M1 near Newport Pagnell Services on Thursday, July 24, at approximately 7:30 pm.
  • The incident involved two cars and a heavy goods vehicle, resulting in the driver of one car being trapped.
  • Firefighters from Bucks Fire and Rescue, including a Technical Rescue Unit, responded to the scene and used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped driver.
  • The driver of the heavy goods vehicle and one of the cars involved were uninjured, while the trapped driver was handed over to the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
  • The road was closed for around two hours, causing approximately half an hour of delays for motorists, with three miles of congestion reported by National Highways.
  • The crash was near Newport Pagnell Services, a major motorway services, highlighting the potential risks and challenges of traveling on high-speed roads.

Statistics:

  • Date: Thursday, July 24
  • Time: Approximately 7:30 pm
  • Number of vehicles involved: 3 (2 cars and 1 heavy goods vehicle)
  • Number of people injured: 1 (driver of one car trapped)
  • Number of fire crews attending the scene: 3 (including a Technical Rescue Unit)
  • Time road was closed: Approximately 2 hours
  • Duration of delays: Approximately half an hour
  • Extent of congestion: 3 miles

Sources:

  • "Multi-Vehicle Crash on M1 Deepens Delays for Motorists." YourWorld (https://www.yourworld.net/), accessed July 25.
  • National Highways, "M1 - Near Newport Pagnell Services." (Image: https://imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVmMzBkNzg3LWFlZGEtNDdjYy1hZDFlLWI1N2NmMGFlZjlhMDo3NjBhY2Q2MC05NDMyLTRmYjMtYTNmNS01OWUxZWUwM2U2Mjk=.jpg)