A collision led to traffic being held on part of the M1 in Leicestershire this morning (Tuesday, February 25). Traffic information service Inrix reported that the crash had led to the closure of three lanes following the incident close to Coalville.
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The collision occurred between J22 A511 Little Shaw Lane (Coalville/Ashby) to J21 M69 (Leicester). Stationary traffic was reported by National Highways.
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'Severe delays'
The incident has now cleared, according to Inrix, but severe delays of up to an hour remain. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
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Delays reported in area
According to National Highways, there is a 30-minute delay on approach, with four miles of congestion. The incident is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Further updates to follow.
Traffic stopped on M1 southbound
Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M1 southbound between J21A and J21 (Leicester) following a collision, National Highways said.
Emergency services and traffic officers are at the scene.
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A collision on the M1 southbound between junctions 22 (Leicester) and 21 (M69) is causing significant delays this morning.
