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Monday, 25 July 2022 11:44

All lanes are now open on the M1 southbound between J21A and J2.

Two lanes on the M1 southbound between J21A and J2 were closed this morning due to a collision involving multiple vehicles.

This caused delays in the area and National Highways recommended adding 30 minutes to journey times.

National Highways East Midlands has now confirmed that the collision has cleared and all lanes are open.

Collision cleared and all lanes open on the #M1 southbound between J21A and J21 #Leicester

Please allow time for the delays to ease, approx. 5.5 miles of congestion remains. Have a safe onwards journey. pic.twitter.com/ZifAguwBKL
— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) July 25, 2022

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