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Lanes on M1 southbound closed after lorry fire

The fire service has been in attendance

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 26th Apr 2025
Last updated 26th Apr 2025

Lanes have been closed on the M1 in Derbyshire this morning (Saturday 26 April) after a lorry fire.

Traffic was stopped earlier southbound between Junction 29 for Chesterfield and Junction 28 for Mansfield.

The fire service has been in attendance and drivers had been warned of long delays.

National Highways says the driver was "fine".

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