Driver seriously injured after crash involving car and van on the M1 near Chesterfield
The M1 was shut for most of Monday following the collision
A driver has been taken to hospital with serious injures after a crash involving a car and a van on the M1 near Chesterfield.
The motorway had to close for most of yesterday (Monday) following the collision just after 9am around junction 29.
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Derbyshire Police said:
"The incident occurred at 9.09am on the northbound carriageway just past junction 29.
"The collision involved two vehicles, a white Skoda Superb and a silver Vauxhall Vivaro van, and saw the Vauxhall collide with the Skoda, which had stopped in lane three of the motorway.
"The driver of the Skoda was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains.
"The driver of the Vauxhall stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made. "
Officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch with them.