The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J19 (Catthorpe Interchange) and J21 (Leicester), due to a collision involving at least two vans and three cars.
The collision occurred shortly before 13:15 this afternoon. Two of the vehicles have come to rest at an angle on the central reservation barrier. There are also reports of an oil spillage.
Leicestershire Police, Fire, Ambulance Services and National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle and square diversion symbols on road signs:
- Exit the M1 at J19 and join the M6 westbound
- Exit the M6 at J1 and take the 3rd exit on to the A426
- At Gibbet Roundabout, take the 1st exit on to the A5
- Travel on the A5, here the diversion symbol will be a hollow square
- Exit the A5 on to Stretton Baskerville Roundabout
- Take the 5th exit on to the M69
- Travel on the M69 to the M1 and rejoin at J21
There is approx. 3 miles of congestion on approach to J19.
