Traffic chaos on M1 as air ambulance called to crash near Sheffield and Chesterfield - delays reported

An air ambulance was deployed to the M1 near Sheffield this morning, after an incident which has shut the motorway.

National Highways has issued a warning to motorists that the M1 been been closed in both directions between J29 for Mansfield and J29A for Chesterfield - a section of the motorway just a few minutes from Sheffield, adding that the air ambulance was among emergency services sent to the scene.

A spokesman said: “The M1 between J29 and J29A is currently held in both directions to allow emergency services to reach the scene of an incident.

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“The air ambulance is also due to attend the scene. The incident occurred on the northbound carriageway. All emergency services and National Highways traffic officers are at the scene.

“There are currently delays of 60 minutes on the northbound M1, with delays of 10 minutes on the southbound approach to J29A. “

Derbyshire Constabulary have been approached for more details.

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