Four hurt in crash closing M1 northbound in Nottinghamshire

Van overturned on M1 northbound between junction 27, in Nottinghamshire, and junction 28 in DerbyshireHighways England

A van and a car were involved in the crash on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border

Four people have been hurt after a van and a car were involved in a crash closing part of the M1 northbound.

The van overturned at about 09:35 GMT between junctions 27 for Mansfield, in Nottinghamshire, and 28 for the A38 towards Derbyshire.

East Midlands Ambulance Service said three patients were taken to Queen's Medical Centre and the other to King's Mill Hospital.

Highways England said it believed they sustained minor injuries.

The motorway has since reopened.

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