M1 fire Derbyshire: Drivers still facing delays of nearly an hour along M1 with emergency repairs after oil tanker blaze
The oil tanker fire that caused major disruption along the M1 in Derbyshire yesterday is still leading to delays – with emergency repairs underway and lane closures in place.
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At 9.40pm yesterday, fire crews were finally able to leave the scene of the oil tanker blaze between J28 and J29 of the M1.
The tanker was emptied and recovered from the route, before the incident was left in the hands of National Highways.
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Hide AdToday, two lanes still remain closed on the M1 southbound between these junctions, to allow for emergency resurfacing works.
Drivers are currently facing delays of around 50 minutes on the approach to the affected area.