M1 closed update: Serious accident shuts motorway in both directions in Leicestershire - air ambulance lands. Southbound side now open

One side of the M1 in Leicestershire has reopened between Junction 20 for Lutterworth and Junction 21 for the M69 at Leicester, but the northbound side is still shut says National Highways.

All emergency services are there.

Northbound diverted traffic is advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M1 northbound at Junction 20 and take the first exist (west) onto the A4303.
• Continue along the A4303 to the A4303/A426 Lutterworth Road/Rugby Road Roundabout and then take the second exit from the roundabout.
• Continue westbound along the A4303 passing through a further two roundabout at Coventry Road and Magna Park to A5/A4303 Cross in Hand Roundabout.
• Then take the fourth exit from the Roundabout and proceed north along the A5.
• Continue northbound along the A5 Watling Street for approximately 10.3kms to the A5/M69 Junction 1 Interchange.
• At the Interchange take the fifth exit onto the M69 northbound.
• Continue along the M69 northbound for approximately 14.5kms to M69 Junction 2/M1 Junction 20 and rejoin the M1 Northbound

National Highways said earlier : “Thanks for your patience if you're caught up within the closure.”

Leicestershire Police have warned drivers to avoid the area.

Further information is available from National Highways at  www.trafficengland.com or by calling 0300 123 5000.