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...
Man charged with murder after pub assault
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder of David Darke in Appleby Magna.
Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna
Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was seriously injured in an assault last weekend.
Do you recognise these people?
Police are investigating thefts at Fosse Park.
Body found in search for missing Loughbrough student
Following a search of the river, a body has been located.
Unwanted bikes needed to give to Leicestershire’s young people a chance to learn to cycle
"Far too many children miss out on learning to ride because they don’t have access to a bike at home."
Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget open for consultation
The draft budget proposes increasing Charnwood’s share of the Council tax.
Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree by Loughborough University
He said, "to be here among all the talent and creativity in Loughborough is a wonderful recognition."
Fresh appeal for information to find missing Loughborough student
Aryan is described as Asian, 5ft 5ins tall, of a slim build with collar-length black hair.
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