The M1 is open again following a fatal crash earlier this morning.
Police had closed the M1 southbound and northbound between Lutterworth and Catthorpe.
Traffic information service Inrix reported that it is a 'serious accident'.
The M1 was also shut completely further north on the motorway near Chesterfield between J28 and J29.
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Leicestershire Police have announced that the M1 is open again - but delays remain in the area.
It’s hoped the delays will clear soon.
The section of M1 to be closed until at least 12 noon
** Traffic Update **— LeicestershirePolice (@leicspolice) October 4, 2019
The road will remain closed at Juntion 20 until midday at the earliest. Updates will follow. Thank you for your patience.
The lane blocked due to the broken down car transporter is now open
Highways England has said that the lane blocked due to the broken down car transporter is now open.
It was a collision between a lorry and a car
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: “The incident we are dealing with involved a collision between a lorry and a car.”
One lane is closed further up the M1 due to broken down car transporter
Traffic trapped was being released
Traffic service Inrix said: “ M1 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to serious accident, a lorry involved from J20 A4304 Lutterworth Road (Lutterworth) to J19 M6 (Catthorpe Interchange).
“Trap traffic being released at 08:15.
“Diversion - traffic to follow the solid square route via the A403 through Cotesbach, and then the A5 southbound to rejoin the M1 at J18.”
Police are advising drivers to avoid the area
Police are advising drivers to avoid the area.
** TRAFFIC UPDATE **— LeicestershirePolice (@leicspolice) October 4, 2019
Junction 20 southbound has been closed following a road traffic incident. Please find an alternative route until further notice.
Updates will follow