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M1 crash leaves lorry hanging off bridge

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The crash caused damage to the road's barrier

A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire.

Police were called to reports the vehicle had crashed on the southbound carriageway at junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange just after 04:30 BST.

The southbound carriageway was closed at junction 19 as well as both sides of the A14 while the vehicle was removed. Both roads have since reopened.

The driver safely left his vehicle and was not injured, police said.

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The lorry crashed at the Catthorpe Interchange between the M1 and the A14 in Leicestershire

In a statement, Leicestershire Police said the lorry had "collided with the barrier leaving part of the vehicle and the barrier resting over the edge of the carriageway".

National Highways thanked motorists for their patience during the lengthy road closures.

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The lorry has since been recovered
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No-one was injured in the crash
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The incident led to lengthy delays
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