Overview
- National Highways reopened the M1 northbound after the early‑morning HGV collision, but the southbound carriageway stayed closed with trapped traffic released under control and diversions via the M69, A5 and A4303.
- Officials reported three vehicles involved, including two HGVs, with a vehicle fire and fuel spillage; no injuries were reported by Leicestershire Police and the fire service declared a major incident.
- Specialist cleaning is underway with Environment Agency input and full resurfacing is required on the southbound side, extending disruption into the evening peak.
- On the A303 near Winterbourne Stoke, a woman in her 20s remains in a life‑threatening condition after a five‑vehicle crash, as Wiltshire Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
- Other incidents eased through the day, with all lanes reopened after a crash on the M54 eastbound, severe delays easing on the M11 southbound after lanes reopened, and minor local disruptions reported in Swindon and Trowbridge.