Slow moving traffic on M1 near Chesterfield after crash between car and lorry

Traffic is moving slowly on the M1 near Chesterfield following an earlier crash between a lorry and a car.
By Alana Roberts
Published 28th Jul 2021, 16:16 BST
Updated 28th Jul 2021, 16:28 BST
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The accident occurred on the M1 Southbound between Junction 29 for Chesterfield/Mansfield and Junction 28 for Alfreton/Mansfield this afternoon.

It sparked a lane closure but this has since reopened.

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One lane is currently closed on the M1 Southbound near ChesterfieldOne lane is currently closed on the M1 Southbound near Chesterfield
One lane is currently closed on the M1 Southbound near Chesterfield

Traffic is moving slowly in the area as a result.

Highways England said ‘normal traffic conditions’ are expected between 5.45pm and 6pm.

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No further details have been released, although traffic officers are in attendance.

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