Air ambulance deployed to scene of crash between van and car along M1 in Derbyshire - with drivers facing major delays
Drivers have been warned of delays after an air ambulance was deployed to scene of a crash along the M1.
A collision took place on the M1 between Junction 29 at Heath and Junction 29a at Duckmanton this morning.
National Highways reported that the emergency services were at the scene, with an air ambulance having also been deployed.
Traffic has now been released on the southbound carriageway, while the M1 remains closed northbound. Drivers can expect 60 minutes of delays travelling northbound, and 10 minutes of delays on the southbound carriageway.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The northbound carriageway of the M1 between J29 and J29A is closed following a road traffic collision involving a car and a van at just after 9.00am this morning (Monday, October 19).
“The road is expected to remain shut for some time. The southbound carriageway remains open.
“Motorists are advised to please use alternative routes at this time whilst emergency services deal with the incident.”