M1 motorway closed following lorry fire

The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.

The M1 motorway has been closed this morning following a collision that resulted in a lorry fire.

Police were called at 5.27am this morning (Monday 3 November) to a report of a collision involving two lorries on the M1 southbound carriageway near to junction 20.

Currently, no injuries have been reported.

At 08:05 Leicestershire Police issued an update which states that "The M1 Northbound is now open and flowing.  The Southbound Carriageway between J21-J20 will remain closed until further notice, please find alternative routes.  Updates to follow.  Thank you for your patience and co-operation."

People are advised to avoid the area where possible and are to find an alternative rote where they can.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact police on 101 quoting incident 61 of 3 November.