Drivers have been told to divert
An air ambulance has been called to a serious crash on the M1 which has closed the motorway in both directions through Leicestershire. It has been shut following the incident between junction 20 for Lutterworth and junction 21 for Leicester.
The northbound carriageway had initially been closed. But traffic has since been stopped southbound to allow an air ambulance to land. "Please avoid the area and find alternate routes home," Leicestershire Police said on Twitter. Drivers on the northbound carriageway have been advised on the diversion route to take. This is a breaking news incident. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
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