Police reveal why section of M1 in Derbyshire was closed
A stretch of the M1 in Derbyshire was closed this morning after a van driver suffered a ‘medical episode’, according to police.
Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! nowand live on Freeview channel 276
The motorway was shut northbound between junction 28, for Matlock, and junction 29, for Chesterfield.
A spokesperson for National Highways said police, traffic officers and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdA Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers were called to an incident on the M1 northbound at 10.45am between junctions 28 and 29.
“The driver of a van had suffered a medical episode and was taken to hospital.”
The motorway is now fully reopen.