'Incident' triggers delays on M1 in Derbyshire

An ‘incident’ has triggered long tailbacks on the M1 in Derbyshire.

By Sophie Wills

Published 7th Dec 2019, 18:15 BST

Updated 7th Dec 2019, 19:23 BST

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Two out of four lanes are currently closed between J29 for Chesterfield/Mansfield and J28 for Tibshelf on the M1 southbound in Derbyshire.

The nature of the incident and if anyone ahs been injured is not yet known.

But a spokesperson for Highways England confirmed that normal traffic is expected to resume between 6.45pm and 7pm tonight (Saturday, December 7).

Motorists should avoid the area until the incident is cleared.