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M1 southbound between J26 and J25 | Southbound | Vehicle Fire

19 Feb 2026, 16:05 Duration: 34 min East Midlands 90 views

Incident Details

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J26 and J25 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Vehicle fire.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:45 and 17:00 on 19 February 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 19 February 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

M1
Severe
Cleared
16:05, 19 Feb 2026
16:40, 19 Feb 2026
34 min
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