Major motorway closed after crash as lorry bursts into flames

View Image

A huge crash on a major motorway is causing long delays this morning (Monday, November 3). Part of the M1 is shut in both directions following a crash involving two lorries. ‌

The collision has closed the busy stretch of motorway in both directions in Leicestershire. ‌

National Highways has told drivers to expect delays of just under an hour as emergency services deal with the scene. ‌

Diversions are in place. National Highways said: "The M1 is closed in both direction following a collision between two lorries.

"A subsequent vehicle fire and spillage has necessitated a full closure in both directions .All emergency services are on scene." ‌

National Highways say they do not expect the scene to be cleared and traffic to return to normal for at least another hour.

L