Recap as Leicestershire lanes of M1 closed due to incident – updates

VaselineJune 2, 2024

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Recap as Leicestershire lanes of M1 closed due to incident – updates

Two lanes were closed on a stretch of the M1 in Leicestershire this morning after a vehicle fire. Traffic monitor INRIX reported that the incident happened on the M1 southbound between J20 for Lutterworth and J19 Catthorpe Interchange.

Footage from the route showed traffic increasing on the road. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said a car towing a caravan was involved in the fire.

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No injuries were reported, firefighters said.

12:53 p.mBen Carr

All lanes are open and traffic is relaxed

All lanes have reopened on the M1 southbound between J19 and J20 following a car fire today. We will now conclude our coverage as we do not expect any further updates.

12:35 p.mBen Carr

Reports that a lane has been reopened

Traffic tracker INRIX reports that one lane has been reopened on the M1 southbound this afternoon following a car fire. He said traffic continues to back up in the area.

12:08 p.mBen Carr

Crews still on scene

A fire service spokesman said crews were still at the scene “dousing” the blaze. They said the suspected cause of the fire was a “mechanical failure”. Congestion continues to be reported in the area.

Congestion from J20 to J19(Image: Google)

11:58Key event

Firefighters say a car tow trailer is involved

A spokesman for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident involved a car towing a caravan. They said the service received “multiple calls” after the incident was first reported at 10.52am. Fire crews from Lutterworth and Central Station were called to the scene. No injuries were reported.

11:40 amBen Carr

Welcome to our coverage

Thanks for tuning in this morning. Traffic monitor INRIX reports two lanes are closed on the M1 in Leicestershire this morning following a vehicle fire. The incident is said to have happened on the southbound route between J19 and J20.

The lanes were closed due to a fire(Image: Freeway Cameras)