All lanes reopen between J29 and 28 for Chesterfield and Mansfield after M1 lorry fire
Drivers faced long delays on the M1 due to a lorry fire this morning (Saturday, April 26). Emergency services including police and the fire service were at the scene on the southbound side[1] of the motorway between junction 29 for Chesterfield and junction 28 for Mansfield. National Highways East Midlands posted a photo of the lorry fire just after 6.10am on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Highways said: "Traffic has been STOPPED on the M1 southbound[2] in Derbyshire between J29 (Chesterfield) and J28 (Mansfield) due to a lorry fire. "Emergency services are just arriving on scene. Thanks for your patience if you're held up."
All lanes have since reopened this afternoon following this morning's fire - but overnight lane closures have been confirmed by National Highways to allow resurfacing work to take place.
Our live coverage of this incident has now concluded.
You can view the events as they unfolded in our live blog below:
References
- ^ the southbound side (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ M1 southbound (www.nottinghampost.com)