A serious traffic accident on the M1 southbound near the Kennedy Drive on-ramp has caused significant disruption for motorists, with emergency services responding to the scene and traffic backing up in both directions.
According to reports from motorists, the crash occurred at the beginning of the southbound on-ramp at Kennedy Drive, where the entrance has been blocked to allow emergency crews to safely manage the incident. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes while authorities work to clear the scene.
Initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the collision involved a vehicle that came to rest on the concrete centre guard rail, while a caravan overturned across both southbound lanes. The severity of the crash has resulted in the closure of the affected lanes, leading to lengthy delays for commuters and travellers heading south.
Traffic conditions have also deteriorated on the northbound carriageway. Although the collision occurred on the opposite side of the motorway, heavy congestion has developed as motorists slow to pass the incident. Vehicles travelling northbound are reportedly moving at a crawling pace through South Tweed due to the volume of traffic and rubbernecking.
Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and recovery crews, are at the scene working to assist those involved, secure the area, and remove the damaged vehicles. At this stage, authorities have not released official information regarding the number of people involved in the crash or whether there have been any injuries. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is expected once the immediate response has concluded.
Motorists travelling along the M1 are advised to allow extra travel time, follow all directions from emergency personnel, and monitor official traffic updates before beginning their journey. Delays are expected to continue until recovery operations are complete and the affected lanes are safely reopened.
Further information will be released as it becomes available from emergency services and transport authorities.