Motorists are facing severe disruption on the M1 in Leicestershire following two separate incidents, including an overturned cattle trailer near East Midlands Airport and a car fire. The northbound carriageway remains closed between junctions 23 and 23A, causing delays of up to 90 minutes.
Leicestershire Police and National Highways are at the scene of the overturned trailer, which is blocking the northbound M1 near Loughborough. A diversion route is in place, and drivers are advised to allow extra journey time or consider alternative routes.
Meanwhile, a car fire on the southbound M1 between junctions 21 and 20 has closed two lanes, leading to delays of around 60 minutes. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance, and emergency repairs are being carried out.
The southbound carriageway was temporarily closed but has since reopened, though delays of 80 minutes above normal travel time remain. National Highways has warned of hour-long delays in the area and advised motorists to plan ahead.
National Highways confirmed on social media: "The #M1 is now open southbound. It remains closed northbound between J23 #Loughborough and J23A (#A42 #M42) @EMA_Airport due to an overturned trailer carrying cattle."
