Sheffield traffic: M1 crash causes severe delays and traffic chaos after lane closure
Motorists faced severe delays on the M1 southbound following a crash today (December 26).
The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway after junction 29, which serves the A617 for Chesterfield and Mansfield.
Lane one of four was closed following the collision, with traffic temporarily held between 11.15am and 11.25am while emergency services responded.
The crash was first reported at 11.05am on December 26, and queues remain in the area as the lane closure continues.
Drivers have reported 30-minute delay warnings on approach due to the reduced capacity.
Junction 29 is a key interchange connecting the motorway to the A617, a major route linking Chesterfield with Mansfield and surrounding Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire towns.
No further details have been released regarding injuries or the number of vehicles involved.