Congestion is building on the M1.
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National Highways said at 2:05 pm:
‘Traffic has been stopped on the M1 south between J27 Heanor and J26 Nottingham due to a lorry fire.
‘Lanes three and four are also closed on the northbound carriageway.
‘Emergency services are working at scene.
‘There are three miles of congestion on approach south.’