Lorry fire causing delays on M1

There are long delays on the M1 southbound in Leicestershire due to a lorry fire which has closed lanes 1 and 2 (of 4) between J19 (Catthorpe Interchange, M6, A14) and J18.

Fire & Rescue, Police and Highways England traffic officers are on scene.

There is around 5.4 miles of congestion on the approach to the incident which will add around 50 minutes on top of your usual journey times this morning, says Highways England.

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