Major M1 motorway closes in both directions after a ‘police incident’

Traffic cameras at the scene show cars are building up on the road already. National Highways are urging motorists to seek alternative routes (Picture: M1 traffic cameras)

The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions in Derbyshire this morning after an ongoing incident.

The major motorway is currently closed in both directions within J29A near Staveley due to an ongoing incident involving Derbyshire Police, National Highways has said.

They’ve added that traffic officers...