Updates as M1 in Leicestershire closed after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

The M1 southbound in Leicestershire is closed this evening after a multi-vehicle collision. The incident is said to have involved four cars, according to traffic management website, Inrix. Traffic was initially held at around 4.40pm after the incident which occurred just after junction 22, according to Inrix.

The road has since been closed between junctions 22 and 21A. Queues stretch back to junction 23, Loughborough, on the southbound side while the northbound carriageway is also becoming congested due to onlookers. Leicestershire Police has warned drivers to find an alternative route while the incident is being dealt with.

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