A collision on the M1 northbound caused traffic disruption on Monday morning, with motorists facing delays between Junction 29 and Junction 29A, according to live motorway traffic reports.
The incident was reported at approximately 9:34 a.m., with a further update logged at 10:06 a.m. by the M1 traffic monitoring service, which relays information from National Highways.
The collision occurred on the northbound carriageway, a busy route used by commuters and commercial vehicles travelling through the East Midlands towards South Yorkshire and beyond.
As of the latest report reviewed, the incident remained active. The precise number of vehicles involved and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed.
Traffic Delays as Collision Is Investigated
Traffic monitoring data indicated that vehicles near the scene were moving very slowly, with speeds reported at around 2 mph during an earlier update.
The disruption affected motorists travelling through the section between Junction 29 and Junction 29A. Drivers approaching the area were advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow overhead motorway signs.
The expected clearance time was listed as approximately 11 a.m., although this was an estimate and could change as the response continued.
Injuries and Cause Not Confirmed
Authorities had not released confirmed details about the vehicles involved or the circumstances leading to the collision.
There was no verified information in the available traffic reports confirming a fatality or serious injury. Further information would be needed from police or emergency services to establish whether anyone required hospital treatment.
Other M1 Incidents Reported
A separate collision was reported on the M1 southbound between Junctions 18 and 17 on Monday morning, with one lane closed during the response.
The southbound incident was separate from the northbound collision near Junction 29 and Junction 29A. Another earlier southbound collision near Junctions 29 and 29A was reported as cleared.
Motorists should not assume the incidents are connected.
Latest Update
As of the latest available report on Monday, October 19, a collision remained listed on the M1 northbound between Junctions 29 and 29A. The expected clearance time was around 11 a.m., but the status could change.
Drivers can check the latest information through National Highways before travelling. The cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved and any injuries remain unconfirmed in the available reports.
