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Delays on A1M southbound after early morning crash

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The road is closed between junction 17 for Peterborough and junction 16 for Yaxley and diversions are in place, says a National Highways spokesperson

Part of the A1M southbound was closed following a serious accident involving a motorbike.

Emergency services were called at about 01:45 BST and the road was closed between junction 17 for Peterborough and junction 16 for Yaxley, according to National Highways.

The agency said the road had reopened but there were delays of 20 minutes on the approach, with two miles of congestion.

The congestion has also affected the A605 for Alwalton and Fletton Parkway.

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