Busy motorway used by 140,000 drivers per day SHUTS near UK airport sparking 'severe' rush-hour delays

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A MAJOR motorway has been closed after a crash sparking huge delays and chaos for thousands of commuters this morning.

Three lanes have been shut off on the southbound carriageway of the M1 following a traffic collision.

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A busy motorway used by 140,000 drivers per day has shut[/caption]

Over four miles of congestion have clogged motorists this morning, according to National Highways.

The spokesperson said: “Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are CLOSED on the M1 southbound within J24 near to East Midlands Airport, due to a collision. National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene.

“There are currently delays of 30 mins and approx.

“Four miles of congestion.”

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