Drivers warned of delays along M1 in Derbyshire after vehicle fire leads to lane closures and four miles of traffic

A vehicle fire along the M1 in Derbyshire is set to cause disruption for motorists this evening.
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Traffic monitoring site Inrix has reported a vehicle fire on the M1 northbound in Derbyshire.

The blaze has occurred after J28, which connects the route to the A38 between Alfreton and Mansfield.

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Drivers were warned of delays this evening, with two lanes currently closed and traffic is queueing for four miles.

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