M1 Gridlock: Serious Crash Near Leicester

0:00Drivers on the M1 near Leicester are stuck in massive gridlock after a crash closed both directions between junction 20 for the A430. Three letter-worth and junction 21 for the M69 Leicester. Traffic monitors at Inrex say the JAN stretches all the way back to junction 19 at the Cathorb interchange, turning a quick drive into a nightmare crawl. Leicester Shire Police, East Midlands ambulance service, and Leicester Shire Fire and Rescue are all on scene handling the serious road traffic. Collision. Motorists are facing severe delays, with fire service crews urging everyone to avoid the area completely and find alternate routes. This incident is still unfolding southbound between those junctions, so keep checking live updates to dodge the chaos and stay safe out there. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Leicester News today. AI-powered local news.