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| M1 closed in both directions as bomb disposal unit investigates 'suspicious object' found under motorway bridge | M1 closed in both directions as bomb disposal unit investigates 'suspicious object' found under motorway bridge |
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| The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions due to reports of a "suspicious object." | The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions due to reports of a "suspicious object." |
| Diversions are in place between between junction 14 for Milton Keynes and junction 15 for Northampton. | Diversions are in place between between junction 14 for Milton Keynes and junction 15 for Northampton. |
| The suspicious object was found beneath one of the motorway bridges around 7.30am, Thames Valley Police said. | The suspicious object was found beneath one of the motorway bridges around 7.30am, Thames Valley Police said. |
| A bomb disposal unit was seen travelling along the hard shoulder towards the scene. Three fire crews from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were also present. | A bomb disposal unit was seen travelling along the hard shoulder towards the scene. Three fire crews from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were also present. |
| Members of the public have been urged to avoid the M1 as the emergency services investigate. | Members of the public have been urged to avoid the M1 as the emergency services investigate. |
| Thames Valley Police said road closures would likely be in place "for some time." | Thames Valley Police said road closures would likely be in place "for some time." |
| Highways England warned of "long delays" on approach to the area. | Highways England warned of "long delays" on approach to the area. |
| It said to expect delays of at least an hour and recommended motorists use alternative routes. | It said to expect delays of at least an hour and recommended motorists use alternative routes. |
| Photos shared on social media showed people walking along the hard shoulder with their suitcases. | Photos shared on social media showed people walking along the hard shoulder with their suitcases. |
| One user reported hearing a bang. They added: "Suspicious package dealt with maybe?" | |
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