Lorry crash shuts three lanes of M1 before rush hour

A lorry crash has blocked the M1 southbound[1] ahead of rush hour this morning. Motorists have been warned to expect delays on the busy motorway, with 5.5 miles of queueing traffic on the approach to junction 21A and 20 (for Leicester). Highways England has confirmed drivers are facing delays due to a lorry that has crashed and ended up on its side.

Just before 5.50am this morning (Tuesday, July 16), a spokesperson for Highways East Midlands tweeted to say: “3 lanes (of 4 ) are closed on the #M1 J21A[2] to J20. This is due to an lorry that has crashed and ended up on its side. “Emergency services are on scene and National Highways traffic officers are on route to assist.

Expect delays.”

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References

1. ^ the M1 southbound (www.nottinghampost.com)
2. ^ the #M1 J21A (www.nottinghampost.com)