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M1 carriageway closed after lorry crash causes fire

Will JeffordEast Midlands
News imageLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service A burnt out lorry and trailer that's jack knifed on the motorway. The road is severely damaged and debris surrounds the vehicleLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The M1 southbound carriageway was closed in Leicestershire following a crash

The M1 is closed southbound in Leicestershire after a crash involving two lorries resulted in a fire.

Police were called to reports of a crash on the carriageway, near junction 20 at Lutterworth, shortly before 05:30 GMT on Monday.

Leicestershire Police closed the road in both directions between junctions 20 and 21 while firefighters tackled the blaze.

The northbound carriageway has since reopened, but the force has said the southbound road will be closed "until further notice".

Officers said no-one was injured in the crash and advised drivers to avoid the area while the incident was dealt with.

News imageLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service The front of a burnt out lorry following a fire. The road is severely damaged and debris surrounds the vehicleLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The M1 was closed in both directions while firefighters tackled the blaze but the northbound carriageway has since reopened

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