M1 live traffic updates as crash blocks motorway by East Midlands Airport

Drivers faced lengthy delays this evening (Thursday, November 21) after a crash blocked part of the motorway near East Midlands Airport. The accident affected the M1 northbound, where the exit slip road was partially blocked. Traffic was reported to be queuing on approach and drivers advised to find alternative routes where possible.

The location of the accident was at junction 24, A453 Ashby Road (Nottingham South / East Midlands Airport).

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