The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J22 (for Leicester) and J23 (for Loughborough) due to a multi-vehicle collision.
Highways England updated at 6 am 27 March:
‘UPDATE: The stuck lorry that was preventing trapped traffic from being released has now been un-stuck, and the trapped traffic is now being escorted in groups back to the previous junction in order to exit the M1. Thank you for your patience.’
The incident happened just before midnight on Friday 26 March:
Emergency services including Leicestershire Police are in attendance. Highways England Traffic Officers are also providing assistance with traffic management on scene.
Diversion route is as follows:
- Exit the M1 northbound at J22 and take the second exit at the roundabout onto the A511 westbound (Little Shaw Lane)
- Continue westbound on the A511, passing through Coalville until the junction with the A42 (at J13)
- Take the third exit and join the A42 northbound
- Continue on the A42 northbound and then merge back onto the M1 northbound at J23A (near East Midlands Airport)
As a result of this incident, 1 lane (of 3) is also closed on the southbound carriageway.
AA Roadwatch reports:
‘Road closed due to accident, five cars involved on M1 Northbound from J22 A50 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch) to J23 A512 Ashby Road East (Loughborough). Road remains closed following a multi vehicle collision. Lane three (of three) is also closed on the Southbound carriageway.’
