Drivers face delays after crash near Luton

BBC

April 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM

Man holding the steering wheel. He is wearing a black coat and a wedding ring on his left ring finger. — Drivers are facing long delays in Bedfordshire [Getty Images]

Drivers have been stuck in standstill traffic and long queues on Thursday morning.

A crash in Chalton, near Luton, has left Luton Road blocked and drivers stuck in traffic jams.

There has also been heavy traffic in the Toddington area and long delays on the M1.

According to AA, there are long delays on Dunstable Road and Princes Street, Toddington.

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