There are long delays in the area.
National Highways | 5:19 pm
‘This incident is now clear, and traffic has now been released on the M1 southbound in Leicestershire within J22 (Markfield).
‘A 60 minute delay and 5 miles of congestion remains in the area.
‘There are also reports of another incident in the area, further south.’
National Highways | 4:26 pm
‘Traffic has now been temporarily stopped on the M1 southbound in Leicestershire within J22 (Markfield).
‘This is to allow the trailer and car to be recovered.
‘There’s a 45-minute delay and 5 miles of congestion on approach.’
National Highways | 3:11 pm
‘All lanes are closed on the M1 southbound in Leicestershire within J22 (Markfield) due to a collision involving a car and a trailer.
‘Traffic Officers are on scene and recovery has been arranged.
‘Traffic is passing via the hard shoulder. There’s a 45 minute delay on approach.’
AA Roadwatch | 2:47 pm
‘Three lanes blocked and queueing traffic due to jackknifed trailer on M1 Southbound at J22 A50 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). In lanes two, three and four (of four).’
