PMBlackburn published Lorry crash and severe fire closes M1

A crash between two lorries, which saw one of the vehicles gutted by fire, has closed the M1 North of Nottingham.Drivers have been told to expect severe delays as a result of the incident which has closed the road Southbound coming towards Nottingham at junction 29 and 30.The crash happened between junction 29 for the A617 and junction 30 for the A616.A diversion is in place with drivers being sent to Chesterfield on the A619 and back onto the M1 on the A617 where the road is open.Recovery work.