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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 the 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. |
| A bomb disposal unit has been seen travelling along the hard shoulder towards the scene and three fire crews are also in attendance. | A bomb disposal unit has been seen travelling along the hard shoulder towards the scene and three fire crews are also in attendance. |
| The Ministry of Defence confirmed it had provided police with "explosive ordnance device assistance". | |
| Live updates on this story and more | Live updates on this story and more |
| Highways England has posted diversions but it is unclear when the road will reopen. | Highways England has posted diversions but it is unclear when the road will reopen. |
| Trapped northbound traffic is being cleared by funnelling motorists through Newport Pagnell services. | Trapped northbound traffic is being cleared by funnelling motorists through Newport Pagnell services. |
| National Express has added 45 minutes to travel times for services that use the motorway. | |
| On Twitter, one stranded motorist wrote: "When you see a helicopter above you and kinda wish they were lowering a portaloo #m1 3 hours and counting..." | On Twitter, one stranded motorist wrote: "When you see a helicopter above you and kinda wish they were lowering a portaloo #m1 3 hours and counting..." |
| Another added: "Just heard a bang. Suspicious package dealt with maybe?" | Another added: "Just heard a bang. Suspicious package dealt with maybe?" |