M1 reopens after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic on the M1 northboundImage source, National Highways
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Vehicle queues started to form on the M1 northbound on Wednesday morning

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All lanes have reopened following a crash involving seven cars on the M1.

The crash happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 23 and 23A in Loughborough, shortly after 09:00 GMT on Wednesday, National Highways said.

It caused congestion and delays of 60 minutes on approach.

Shortly before 10:30, National Highways said the vehicles involved in the crash had been removed and delays were "easing quickly".

Traffic on the M1 NorthboundImage source, National Highways
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National Highways has warned of 30-minute delays on the M1

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