M1 closed after major accident as air ambulance lands at the scene

The northbound M1 is closed this afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision.
Crash on M1 - Credit: Traffic CamerasCrash on M1 - Credit: Traffic Cameras
Crash on M1 - Credit: Traffic Cameras

Highways England said the incident occurred between Junctions 29A and 30 earlier today.

The entire northbound stretch between the two junctions is closed while emergency services deal with the incident, which is being overseen by Derbyshire Constabulary.

A diversion is in place for traffic to avoid the crash scene.

Details on the exact number of vehicles involved and whether there are any injuries have not yet been disclosed.

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