We’re appealing for witnesses, footage and information to help us understand the circumstances that led to the collision.

Last night (Wednesday 12 November) at 11.36pm, we received a call to reports of a collision on the M1 Southbound between junctions 37 and 36.

A dark coloured grey BMW Saloon motor vehicle is believed to have been travelling along the motorway when it has exited the carriageway and collided with a tree. Emergency services attended and the driver, a man in his

20s, and his passenger, a woman in her 20s, were sadly both pronounced dead at the scene.

Their families are being supported by family liaison officers and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or may have dashcam footage of the car prior to the collision, or anyone with information that you believe can assist us with our enquiries. If you believe you can help, please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 1119 of 12 November

2025.

Footage can be directly shared with us here.