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...
Police warning about buying concert tickets via social media
A woman reported that she had bought four gig tickets via Facebook Marketplace, but the tickets have not been transferred.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision in Nuneaton
The woman in her 20s was taken to hospital.
The Radio Teleswitch Service switch-off and how it could impact you
The switch off will affect energy customers that have an RTS meter in their home.
Steel repair works to start at Pingles Leisure Centre
Specialist steel contractors will start at the beginning of May.
Multiple fire crews sent to blaze at Hinckley home
Neighbouring properties were evacuated by Leicestershire Police as a precaution.
Rubbish left at Bosworth Park after warm weekend
There are picnic areas at the park for visitors.
Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester City
His final King Power Stadium appearance will be on Sunday 18 May.
Changes to car parking at East Midlands Airport
There are changes coming for people dropping off passengers at East Midlands Airport from 1st May.
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