The M1 in Leicestershire has been closed by emergency services northbound between J23 (Loughborough) and J23a (A42/M42 East Midlands Airport) due to a collision.
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J23 (Loughborough) and J23a (A42/M42 East Midlands Airport) due to a collision.
A trailer carrying cattle has been involved in a collision and has overturned
Leicestershire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
• Updates: M1 northbound closed at J23 overturned cattle truck
Diversion Route
Diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol.
- Exit the M1at J23 and take the first exit onto the A512 westbound.
- Continue for approx.13km At A42 J13 take the fifth exit onto the A42 northbound.
- Continue along the A42 for approx. 14km and take the free flow lane onto the M1 at J23a.




