M1 closed in both directions near East Midlands Airport following cattle trailer collision

The M1 near East Midlands Airport is closed in both directions following a collision involving a trailer carrying cattle.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 8th Jan 2026

The M1 is now closed in both directions near the M1 following a collision, which involved a trailer carrying cattle.

The truck overturned between junctions 23 and 23a.

Emergency services initially closed the northbound carriageway but it has now been shut in both directions.

We don't yet know if there are any casualities.

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