There are severe delays on the M1 (Image: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS/TRAFFIC CAMERAS)
A collision on the M1 has sparked severe delays “in excess of 90 minutes” and approximately seven miles of congestion on Tuesday morning, National Highways said.
The incident happened between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (near Leicester) and prompted the closure of lanes two and three.
Leicestershire Police, Fire and Ambulance services were called to the scene, with National Highways traffic officers assisting with traffic management.
Motorists are urged to allow extra journey time, plan ahead and consider re-routing if not delaying their journey entirely.
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All lanes now open on M1
National Highways said at 8.40am: “Recovery and collision clear-up work is complete, all lanes are now open on the M1 northbound, between J20 and J21.
“Please allow time for delays to ease, up to 60 minutes extra journey time. Approx. 5 miles of congestion.”
Car flipped with one person inside
The car that overturned had one person inside it, the fire service said. They were called at 6.57am and arrived to find the upside-down vehicle in lane three of the northbound carriageway, about two miles north of the Lutterworth junction.
The driver had already managed to get out of the car and was seen by ambulance staff. The fire service confirmed all three lanes have had to be shut and the fire crews have now left the scene and National Highways are in charge.
It’s not clear how long it will take to removed the vehicle.
Severe delays on M1
There are severe delays in excess of 90 minutes on the M1 northbound, due to a collision between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (near Leicester).
Lanes two and three are closed with seven miles of congestion. Leicestershire Police, Fire and Ambulance services are on scene with National Highways traffic officers assisting with traffic management.