The M1 is closed in both directions between Kegworth and East Midlands Airport after a lorry overturns

From the Newshound archive · first published 19 September 2026.

A lorry came to rest against the central reservation barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire at around 05:30 BST, prompting a full shutdown in both directions. National Highways closed the motorway between junction 24 at Kegworth and junction 23A for East Midlands Airport and deployed specialist recovery units to clear the vehicle. Motorists travelling toward the affected stretch are warned that waits of up to 20 minutes are likely.

National Highways has sent specialist recovery units to remove the overturned lorry safely.

Drivers approaching the closed section should expect waits of up to 20 minutes.