M1 reopens after accident – warning issued after vehicles aquaplaning

The M1 at Junction 23a has reopened after a short closure of one lane.

The motorway was closed for a short time after vehicles were involved in a collision in lane 3.

The Highways Agency warns:

‘Message to all drivers, excessive rainfall is causing dangerous driving conditions and vehicles are hydroplaning, particularly on the motorways and main roads. Please take extra care.’

Update: stricken vehicles towed clear by #TrafficOfficers and @LeicsPoliceRPU thanks for your patience. Safe onward travels.

https://t.co/VTpRqJixLC

— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) February 10, 2019

Traffic Update:
Message to all drivers, excessive rainfall is causing dangerous driving conditions and vehicles are hydroplaning, particularly on the motorways and main roads. Please take extra care.

— LeicestershirePolice (@leicspolice) February 10, 2019