Drivers urged to avoid M1 in Derbyshire amid 2-hour delays – after emergency services called to multi-vehicle collision

Two lanes are closed on M1 northbound between junction 28 (Mansfield) and junction 29 (Chesterfield) following a multi-vehicle collision this afternoon (Wednesday, December 10).

Emergency services are in attendance and motorists are asked to avoid the area when possible.

There are currently delays of two hours, National Highways have reported.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters from Chesterfield and Nottinghamshire's Ashfield and Highfields stations are on scene supported by a specialist rescue unit. Traffic Officers are also on scene. “Lanes 3 and 4 of the M1 are closed due to the incident. “Please avoid the area where possible.”