Emergency services are at the scene.
National Highways said:
‘M1 northbound exit at J23 Loughborough A512 is closed due to a lorry transporting tyres which has caught fire.
‘Leicestershire Police and fire service are at the scene.
AA Roadwatch reports:
‘Exit ramp closed and queueing traffic due to truck fire on M1 Northbound before J23 A512 Ashby Road East (Loughborough). Camera shows all traffic released on the main carriageway, which was held to assist with the lorry fire on the slip road.’