Delays on M1 in Leicestershire after lorry overturns

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Friday, November 30, 2012
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Drivers faced major tailbacks on the M1 in Leicestershire this lunchtime.

A lorry overturned on the southbound carriageway near to J22 at Markfield, blocking all three lanes and the hard shoulder. The accident happened just before noon.

The Highways Agency said the southbound road was closed between junction 22 and junction 21A.

Traffic was being diverted from junction 22, via the A50 and A46, and re-joining the motorway at junction 21A.

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The road was expected to be cleared by 4pm.

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