A multiple-vehicle crash on the M1 has caused long delays on the M1 southbound this afternoon near Leicester.
The accident happened near Leicester Forest East services, between junction 21a a Kirby Muxloe and junction 21 at Fosse Park, at around lunchtime.
By 1pm there was a four-mile queue on the southbound side, stretching back towards junction 22 for Coalville.
Leicester Mercury reports that a National Highways spokesperson said: “One lane of four is closed on the M1 southbound in Leicestershire between J21a and J21 due to a multi-vehicle collision.
“Recovery has been arranged and is en-route. There’s a 30 minute delay on approach with 4.5 miles of congestion.”
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