Police and fire crews are in attendance.
17:37
Traffic is easing and all three lanes appear to have opened.
16:32
One lane is currently closed due to a van fire on the hard shoulder at Junction 22 on the southbound carriage way.
Police hope it will be opened soon.
The traffic situation (picture from Google maps)
More to follow...
Loughborough officers investigating assault on university campus
Two men were taken to hospital for treatment.
Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood become a National Nature Reserve
Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood is the 220th National Nature Reserve in England.
Council recognised nationally for its School Uniform Swap Shop Campaign
Due to its success, the campaign will be running again this summer.
Zoo pledges to reverse the decline of 15 threatened species
They will be reintroducing dormice into the local countryside to help conservation in the UK.
Britain’s 2023 world heptathlon champion competing in Loughborough
The reigning Commonwealth champion will compete in the 100m hurdles, shot put, and high jump.
East Midlands Airport customers urged to allow more travel time next month when Download festival is on
The three-day music festival takes place at Donington Park next to the airport from 14-16 June.
Loughborough retains seventh place in the UK Complete University Guide
Loughborough remains the highest-ranked university in the Midlands.
Gang based in East Midlands jailed for ATM raids causing over £1m in damage and losses
Most of those responsible were based in Leicestershire.
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