Collision on M1- Update

THE M1 motorway has now been reopened after a collision this morning (18/4) between four HGV lorries, one of which is a petrol tanker, and a car.

One man died in the incident that happened at 2.45am. Four other people were slightly injured.

The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 13 and 14. Both lanes of the motorway have been closed as a safety precaution.

A 23 year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until 5th June.