M1 Closed in Both Directions Following Serious Collision in Leicestershire
# M1 Traffic Disruption: Road Closure Following Serious Collision
## Air ambulance deployed to assist at the scene of the accident
The M1 motorway in Leicestershire is currently closed in both directions due to a serious accident. The incident led to a response from emergency services, including air support.
The closure began at 13:35 to ensure a safe working area for Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service, and The Air Ambulance Service as they managed the scene of the crash. "The M1 in both directions was closed at 13:35 to provide a safe and sterile working environment for Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service and The Air Ambulance Service at the scene of a serious collision. National Highways Traffic Officers are dealing with traffic management," according to National Highways.
Drivers should expect significant delays as emergency crews work to clear the area and conduct their investigations.