M1 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major UK motorway after incident with police | United Kingdom | News

The southern section of the M1 in Leicestershire is currently closed between Junction 22 (Markfield) and Junction 21 (Leicester) due to a police incident.

Emergency services including Leicestershire Police and National Highways are on scene to manage the situation and assist with traffic control.

Traffic officers are working to clear traffic stuck in the closure.

National Highways posted on Leicester). #TrafficOfficers are on their way to assist with strategic closure tasks.”

Express.co.uk has contacted Leicester Police for comment.

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