Police update after M1 closes near Chesterfield

A man has been hospitalised

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 15th Mar 2026

Derbyshire Police have issued an update after an incident on the M1 this morning near Chesterfield (15/03).

They have confirmed a man has been taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be serious.

In a statement, officers said: “We were called just after 6:50am this morning to report that a person was injured in the northbound carriageway following a collision between two vehicles at junction 29 and 29a of the M1.

“Road closures were put in place, and a man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains.

“His injuries are described as not life changing or threatening.”.

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