Closure on major UK motorway after 'serious crash' with huge 60 minute delays
A busy section of the M1 has been closed in Derbyshire following a "serious collision". The motorway is shut northbound between junction 29 for (Chesterfield) and junction 29A (Bolsover). There is currently a spillage on the carriageway that is impacting all lanes. Police investigations have been completed, and officers have now left the scene. Motorway camera footage shows heavy traffic building in the area. Drivers have been warned they face "long" delays of 60 minutes and that there is "no estimated time of when the carriageway will reopen".
TL;DR
- M1 northbound closed between J29 (Chesterfield) and J29A (Bolsover) due to a serious collision.
- A spillage on the carriageway is affecting all lanes.
- Police investigations are complete, and officers have left the scene.
- Vehicle recovery is underway, followed by necessary resurfacing work.
- There is no estimated time for the carriageway to reopen.
- Drivers face delays of up to 70 minutes.
- A specific diversion route is provided for affected motorists.