A car has been completely destroyed in a fire on the motorway, causing severe delays.

Emergency services have shut three lanes on the M1 between junctions 14 and 15 after a car burst into flames on the northbound carriageway this afternoon (Monday).

Images from the scene show that the car has been completely destroyed in the inferno.

Thames Valley Police has warned drivers to avoid the area if possible due to the severe delays being caused in both directions on the motorway.

It is not yet clear if anyone was injured in the fire.