Lanes reopen on M1 in Derbyshire after crash

The M1 in Derbyshire is fully open again after a collision this morning.

Published 26th Nov 2021, 12:30 BST

Updated 26th Nov 2021, 13:58 BST

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Following the crash at around 11.30am, two lanes were closed northbound between junction 29a, for Markham Vale Services, and junction 30, for Barlborough.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the collision involved one transit van and paramedics treated one male casualty.

“Fire crews made the vehicle safe,” they added.

A crash has closed two lanes on the M1 in Derbyshire. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Police and National Highways officers were also in attendance.

Shortly before 2pm, a National Highways spokesperson said: “All lanes are now open.

“There are residual delays of 30 minutes above the usual travel time.”