M1 closed in Derbyshire due to 'serious collision'

The motorway is closed southbound between Junction 28 and Junction 27.

Officers from Derbyshire police, units from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue, paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance and Air Ambulance are on scene.

Nottinghamshire Police advised drivers to avoid the area if possible.

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The force tweeted: “We are currently dealing with a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 southbound, J28-27.

"The carriageway is blocked so please avoid the area if possible as there are likely to be long delays.”

A diversion is available, Highways England advises:

Exit at J28 and take the A38 south towards Derby;

At Little Eaton roundabout exit on to the A61 towards Derby;

At The Pentagon Roundabout take the A52 eastbound;

Remain on the A52 eastbound to re-join the M1 at J25.

At around 12pm, Highways England said the incident had now cleared.