Part of M1 in Leicestershire shuts for resurfacing after crash
National HighwaysA crash involving three lorries has forced part of the M1 motorway in Leicestershire to close for repairs.
The crash occurred at about 05:30 GMT on Tuesday on the southbound carriageway between J21A at Leicester and J22 at Markfield.
Two lanes of three had been closed due to a "significant" diesel spillage.
But National Highways said shortly before 21:00 that the southbound carriageway would close for resurfacing work until at least 06:00 on Wednesday.
A signed diversion will be in place.
The crash left one of the vehicles on its side, but police confirmed no life-threatening injuries had been reported.
The northbound side was shut at 06:15 to let emergency crews work at the scene, but later reopened.
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