M1 live as traffic stopped after crash near Catthorpe

A crash on the northbound carriageway of the M1 motorway has resulted in traffic being stopped in the Catthorpe area. Both the fire service and police are at the scene.

Traffic was first stopped not long after 8pm. Highways England tweeted: “NEW INCIDENT #M1 both ways at J19 #Catthorpe (#M6/#A14) #Leicestershire TRAFFIC STOPPED Due to a collision on the north carriageway.”

At this time it’s not clear how many vehicle are involved in the crash.

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