The M1 has reopened. Five miles of queueing traffic southbound approaching junction 22 and delays of one hour, as of 17:21pm.
This incident is now clear, and traffic has now been released on the #M1 southbound in #Leicestershire within J22 (#Markfield).
— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) February 23, 2026
A 60 minute delay and 5 miles of congestion remains in the area.
There are also reports of another incident in the area, further south. pic.twitter.com/6fDGkg6rxl
Traffic has now been temporarily stopped on the #M1 southbound in #Leicestershire within J22 (#Markfield).
— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) February 23, 2026
This is to allow the trailer and car to be recovered.
There's a 45 minute delay and 5 miles of congestion on approach. pic.twitter.com/mU822Sa8f8
All lanes are closed on the #M1 southbound in #Leicestershire within J22 (#Markfield) due to a collision involving a car and a trailer.
— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) February 23, 2026
Traffic Officers are on scene and recovery has been arranged.
Traffic is passing via the hard shoulder. There's a 45 minute delay on approach. pic.twitter.com/YzlxrmACUG
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