Drivers were cautioned about potential travel disruptions on a bustling motorway due to an accident that occurred this afternoon. Emergency services swiftly responded to the crash on the M1 in Leicestershire, prompting the closure of the motorway in both directions between Lutterworth and Leicester.
The scene saw the arrival of fire crews and an air ambulance at approximately 12:20 pm, leading to traffic congestion extending back towards the motorway. The incident update is now closed, directing readers to the Mirror’s news page for the latest information.
National Highways has officially confirmed the reopening of all lanes on the M1. The northbound section of the motorway has also resumed normal operations, as reported by AA Traffic Maps.
Recent reports indicate that congestion resulting from an earlier crash on the M1 Northbound has led to delays from J20 A4303 (Lutterworth) to J21 M69 (Leicester). The northbound carriageway reopened around 6:10 pm, with the southbound carriageway following suit at approximately 2:40 pm after initial traffic halting around 12:15 pm.
The closure of the M1 this afternoon has caused heavy traffic in neighboring lanes. Google Maps reports queues stretching around 11 miles towards J21 from the M69.
The M1 in Leicestershire remains shut in the northbound direction between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (M69, Leicester) due to a serious collision, according to National Highways. While traffic on the southbound carriageway has resumed, all lanes are now open as collision investigations continue.
Leicestershire Police disclosed that a collision involving two cars on the M1 resulted in one driver requiring hospital treatment for injuries. The incident occurred just after noon, involving a blue BMW 5 Series and a red Ford Mondeo. The BMW collided with the Mondeo before veering off the carriageway and hitting a tree, leading to the BMW driver’s hospitalization for treatment.
Ongoing inquiries at the scene advise motorists to steer clear of the area, with updates on road closures available on the police’s Facebook page.
Traffic cameras have captured the traffic delays caused by the crash, with images showing numerous vehicles at a standstill.
Customers have been forewarned about traffic disruptions when heading to a popular shopping center, with reports of stationary traffic around Fosse Park. Drivers are urged to allocate extra time for their journeys due to mounting traffic, with queues now forming on the M69.
Emergency services responded to an afternoon crash on the M1, with National Highways issuing an update confirming the ongoing closure of the M1 between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (M69, Leicester) due to a severe collision. All emergency services, including an Air Ambulance, are currently at the scene, urging patience from affected individuals.
A map delineating areas to avoid has been published while emergency services manage the incident. National Highways reiterated the complete closure of the M1 in Leicestershire in both directions between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (M69, Leicester) due to the collision, with all emergency services actively engaged at the scene.