Major M1 motorway closes in both directions after a ‘police incident’
The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions in Derbyshire this morning after an ongoing incident.
The major motorway is currently closed in both directions within J29A near Staveley due to an ongoing incident involving Derbyshire Police, National Highways has said.
They’ve added that traffic officers are on scene to assist with strategic closures and re-routing for traffic.
National Highways wrote on X: ‘Due to an ongoing Derbyshire Police led incident, the M1 is now closed northbound between J29 Chesterfield and J29A near Staveley, with the southbound remaining closed within J29A.
‘Traffic Officers are on scene to assist with strategic closures on the approach at this stage.’
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Traffic cameras at the scene show cars are building up on the road already.
Motorists are being encourage to take other routes to avoid being caught up in the traffic.
It’s unknown what the police incident is. Metro is contacting Derbyshire Police to find out more.
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