A road traffic collision on the M1 motorway this morning (03 November 2025) caused a large fire involving two lorries.

Thankfully there were no casualties, however due to the size of the incident the resulting recovery is extensive, and will take several hours.

The northbound carriageway has now been reopened, but we expect the M1 southbound between J20 and J21 to remain closed for several hours (as of 11:30am).

This will mean lengthy delays for motorists, and the closure is causing heavy traffic in and around Leicestershire. Please avoid the affected area and plan your journeys accordingly.

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