TomNorton published M1 re-opened after fires break out in both directions

Firefighters were called to two blazes on the M1 on Sunday leading to huge tailbacks along the motorway. The first incident (pictured) was between junction 24 and 25 northbound, just north of East Midlands airport, at 3pm yesterday. Read more: M1 blaze causing long delays for Nottingham motoristsThe car was completely burnt out and three lanes were blocked while motorists waited in up to a mile-and-a-half of traffic. The road was re-opened at 4.30pm. Later, firefighters responded to...