There are severe delays on the M1 after a horror vehicle fire in Northamptonshire.

Emergency services have raced to the scene between Junction 16 and Junction 18.

A post on the National Highways website reads: “The M1 in Northamptonshire is closed northbound between J16 (for Northampton) and J18 (for Rugby) due to a vehicle fire.

“National Highways Traffic Officers are at scene assisting with emergency traffic management.”

It is not known whether there have been any injuries as a result of the blaze. Northamptonshire Police has been approached for an update.