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'Suspicious object' causes M1 closure near Milton Keynes 'Suspicious object' causes M1 closure near Milton Keynes
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The M1 is closed in both directions after a "suspicious object" was found underneath a bridge.The M1 is closed in both directions after a "suspicious object" was found underneath a bridge.
Traffic is being held up between junction 15 for Northampton and junction 14 for Milton Keynes.Traffic is being held up between junction 15 for Northampton and junction 14 for Milton Keynes.
The object was discovered beneath a motorway bridge at about 07:30 BST, Thames Valley Police said. The object was discovered beneath the motorway bridge at about 07:30 BST, Thames Valley Police said.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as the road is expected to be closed "for some time", the force added. Highways England has posted diversions. A bomb disposal unit has been seen travelling along the hard shoulder towards the scene and three fire crews are also in attendance.
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has sent three crews to the scene. The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.
Highways England has posted diversions and said the road is not expected to be clear until at least 13:30 BST.
National Express has added 45 minutes to travel times for services which use the motorway.