M1 lane closures after multi-car collision

Two lanes of the M1 have reopened after a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway this afternoon (July 8).

But two further lanes remain closed due to the accident between Junction 30 A616 and Junction 29A Markham Road.

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Traffic was held up for two-miles whilst emergency services helped get the vehicles on to the hard shoulder. Motorists should avoid the area near Barlborough if possible.

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