Barry_Cooper published Vehicle fire closes one lane on the M1

A vehicle fire is causing delays on the M1.Highways England reported that the incident took place on the southbound stretch of the M1, between junction 24 and 23A.The nearside lane is blocked and traffic officers are warning delays could be possible until mid-afternoon. Traffic on the roads is expected to increase on Friday afternoon, with people looking to get away ahead of weekend.Delays could affect those trying to get to East Midlands Airport at Junction 23a or trying to access Nottingham...