Traffic update: Delays on the A42 in Leicestershire after an accident

Update 4.14pm: Minor delays are still possible at the junction of the A453 and M1 at junction 24. Traffic is still moving slowly on the A42 Leicestershire northbound between junction 14, A453 (Castle Donington) and the M1 Junction 23a because of the earlier accident. Drivers are being warned of delays on the A42 in Leicestershire after an accident. One lane is closed because of the crash on the northbound carriageway between junction 14 and the M1 at junction 23A. The accident involved a lorry and a car and recovery work is under way. An accident is also causing delays at the junction of the A453 and M1 at junction 24. The Highways Agency is warning that minor delays are possible due to the accident which has closed one lane. Normal traffic conditions are expected from 3:45 pm.

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