The M1 is closed in both directions in Leicestershire this morning (September 18) after a lorry overturned and came to rest on the central reservation barrier, transport bosses said.
The motorway is shut between junction 24 for Kegworth and junction 23A for the A42, on both the northbound and southbound carriageways.
Emergency services at the scene
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, National Highways - the body that runs England's motorways and major A-roads - said.
In a statement issued at 5:30am, the organisation said: "The M1 is closed in both directions between J24 (Kegworth) and J23A (A42 junction) due to an overturned lorry that has come to rest on the central reservation barrier."
Delays and congestion building
"Emergency services are on scene. There are approx. 30 min delays and 2 miles of congestion on the approach," the statement added.
Long queues are already building on the motorway, with two miles of traffic piling up on the approach to the closure.
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