M1 motorway (Belfast – Lisburn – Craigavon – Dungannon)
Just Crashed on the M1? Here's What to Do
Get yourself safe first — then one call to us handles everything: recovery from the motorway, a replacement car and the whole claim if it wasn't your fault.
24/7 including holidays · Zero cost for non-fault drivers · No-claims bonus protected
First: get safe on the motorway
If you can, steer onto the hard shoulder and stop as far left as possible, wheels turned left. Hazards on. Get everyone out through the left-hand doors and behind the barrier, well away from the traffic — never stand between your car and the carriageway. If anyone is injured or the vehicles are blocking live lanes, call 999 first.
The M1 carries the heaviest traffic in Northern Ireland — Belfast to Lisburn is bumper-to-bumper at peak times, and the Sprucefield, Moira and Lurgan junctions all see regular collisions. Whatever happened, don't try to limp a damaged car home along it.
Then call us — we take it from here
Call 02890 024 744, any hour. Motorway recoveries are dispatched as a priority, and our base sits right where the M1 and Westlink meet in Belfast, so the M1 corridor is home ground: Blacks Road, Sprucefield, Moira, junction 10 for Lurgan, junction 11 for Portadown, and west to Dungannon.
While recovery is on its way we start the rest: a like-for-like replacement vehicle (usually same day), the repair booking, and — if the accident wasn't your fault — a claim against the other driver's insurer that costs you nothing, protects your no-claims bonus and skips your excess entirely.
Evidence that wins M1 claims
Motorway collisions are usually rear-end shunts or lane-change impacts, and liability arguments follow patterns we know well. If it's safe, photograph vehicle positions before they're moved, the debris field, and the road markings. Note the junction numbers you were between, get the other driver's details and any witness numbers — lorry drivers make excellent witnesses and often have forward-facing cameras.
Dashcam footage settles M1 disputes faster than anything else. If you have it, save the clip immediately before it's overwritten.
HOW IT WORKS
One phone call and it's handled. Here's what happens from the moment you ring us.
Call us — day or night
Speak to a real person in our Belfast office on 02890 024 744. We take the details and give you an honest view on liability, free.
Recovery & replacement
We recover your vehicle and deliver a like-for-like replacement car, usually the same day, wherever you are in NI or Ireland.
We manage the claim
Repairs booked, insurers dealt with, every cost pursued against the at-fault driver's insurance. You pay no excess and lose no bonus.
Back to normal
Your car comes back properly repaired — or properly valued if written off — and you hand back the replacement. Simple as that.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
We've helped customers get peace of mind all across Northern Ireland & Ireland. Contact us if you've just been in an accident or need help with a claim.
From start to finish, Sarah-Jane handled everything for me with class. I would highly recommend 4 Accident Management to deal with any accident to make life easier 👏🏼👏🏼
More people need to know about 4 Accident Management - they looked after me during such a difficult time. I couldn't be more thankful for all their help and assistance. I would highly recommend them to everyone involved in a Non-Fault Road Traffic Accident!
I contacted 4AccidentManagement based off a recommendation, and to be totally honest, I'm so thankful I did. They managed my case with such diligence, from beginning to end. They also continued to remain in contact with any relevant updates. My sincere thanks to you and the team for all your help and hard work. I genuinely could not recommend you enough!
I really cannot praise this company enough, especially Sarah-Jane. I recently had a Non-Fault accident and I contacted the team who put me at ease straight away. The customer service is brilliant. Sarah-Jane arranged a hire car and I was back on the road the same day. Thank you so much for taking all the stress away and for being very informative and professional throughout. I would highly recommend this company to take care of your needs after an accident as they go above and beyond. Thank you!
MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand how overwhelming it can be. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
The car is driveable — should I drive it home off the M1?
Only if it's genuinely safe: no leaking fluids, no rubbing bodywork, lights intact, no airbag deployment. If in doubt, don't — pull off at the next junction and call us on 02890 024 744. Recovery costs you nothing on a non-fault claim, and driving a damaged car can void your insurance.
I was hit near Sprucefield / Moira / Lurgan — which junction do I tell you?
Just tell us what you can see — a junction number, a blue marker post, or the last exit you passed. The M1's junctions are home ground for our recovery partners and we'll find you quickly.
Does it cost anything to be recovered from the M1?
Not if the accident wasn't your fault — recovery, storage, your replacement car and the full claims service are all recovered from the at-fault driver's insurer.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our 24/7 helpline is here for immediate advice and support.
HAD AN ACCIDENT? WE'RE READY NOW.
Call our 24/7 helpline and let us take it from here — recovery, replacement car, repairs and the claim, at no cost to you.