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.
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.”
M5 CHAOS
It comes after a busy motorway was shut in both directions after a woman was hit and killed by a lorry yesterday.
The woman was struck around 3am on Sunday on the M5 Somerset.
Junctions 23 (Dunball) and 24 (Bridgewater) have closed and it is uncertain when they will reopen.
Drivers have been warned to expect delays.
A spokesperson for the force said: “A woman has died after a collision on the M5 near Bridgwater this morning.
“The incident, involving a pedestrian and a lorry, was reported at 2.48am on the northbound carriageway between junctions 24 and 23.
“Officers, along with the ambulance and fire services attended, but despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly the woman, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Her next of kin has been informed and will be kept updated by officers. Our thoughts are with them.
“The motorway was closed in both directions while investigative enquiries were completed.
“The southbound carriageway reopened earlier this morning, however it remains closed northbound.”
