Officers are in attendance at a road traffic collision which has closed two major roads through the region.
Police were called this morning (Monday 24 April) at 4.37am to a report of a collision involving a lorry on the M1 southbound carriageway at junction 19, the Catthorpe Interchange.
It is reported the lorry has collided with the barrier leaving part of the vehicle and the barrier resting over the edge of the carriageway.
The driver has safely left his vehicle and is not injured.
The M1 southbound carriageway is closed at junction 19 as well as the A14 in both directions, which is situated under the M1, while emergency services respond at the scene.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area where possible while arrangements are made to remove the vehicle and ensure both roads are safe to be reopened.
For live updates on this incident see:Â Live updates: M1 southbound J20 closed after HGV hits barrier and is left hanging over A14