Updates: M1 Nottinghamshire J25: Box trailer detaches from vehicle leading to three mile queues

The incident is causing traffic delays on the M1 in Nottinghamshire.

Updated: 4:56 pm

Highways: ‘This incident has cleared, and all lanes have now re-opened on the #M1 southbound between J25 (Nottingham) and J24A (for Derby).’

‘Delays remain in the area, but are now clearing. Thanks for your patience if you’ve been held up.’

Updated: 4:31 pm 

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2 lanes (of 4) are now closed on the M1 southbound between J25 (Nottingham) and J24A (for Derby). This is to allow the box van which is damaged to be recovered. There’s a 25 minute delay on approach, with 4.5 miles of congestion.

AA reports:

‘Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to debris on road on M1 Southbound between J25 A52 Brian Clough Way (Nottingham / Derby) and J24 A50 (Nottingham South / East Midlands Airport).’

National Highways said:

‘One lane (of four) is closed on the M1 southbound between J25 for Nottingham and J24A for Derby.

‘This is due to the rear of a box van which has detached from the vehicle and come to rest in the carriageway.

‘Our Traffic Officers are on scene.

‘There’s THREE miles of congestion on approach.