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Traffic on the northbound carriageway was stopped near junction 20 for Lutterworth, Leicestershire, due to the collision near junction 21 for Leicester south and the M69 link. Traffic is back to junction 19 – the M6 interchange – near Rugby, Warwickshire. 

Four cars are involved in the smash, Leicestershire Live says.

East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicesershire Fire and Rescue crews are at the scene.

At least one lane remains closed, it is believed.

Although traffic is congested, a diversion is not in place at this stage.

National Highways tweeted: The #M1 northbound #J20 (#A4303 #Lutterworth #A4304 #MarketHarborough) to #J21 (#M69 #Coventry #A5460 #Leicester) 1 lane has been closed due to a serious collision.

“@LeicsFireRescue @EMASNHSTrust Recovery & Traffic Officers are currently at the scene.”

The southbound carriageway is slow due to onlookers.

Traffic is back to junction 21a for the A46, Groby, Leicestershire and the western parts of the city.

It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the accident.

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