Drivers warned of delays on M1 after vehicle catches fire on motorway near Mansfield

Editor, Derbyshire Times

Published 9th Aug 2024, 07:37 GMT

Drivers are being warned of delays on the M1 this morning, after a vehicle caught fire on the motorway near Mansfield.

National Highways say one lane of the M1 southbound, between junctions 29 (Chesterfield / Mansfield) to J28 A38 (Alfreton / Mansfield), is closed due to a vehicle fire.

There are reports of very slow traffic and delays for drivers using the motorway this morning.

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A vehicle fire is causing delays for drivers Photo: Motorway Cameras

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