Three people were taken to hospital after a crash involving four vehicles on the M1 this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the accident which happened on the M1 junction 23 to 23a northbound at 4.10pm.
The three casualties were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, in Nottingham for precautionary measures.
The police, fire service and ambulance crews attended the scene.
The two outside lanes were blocked, but were reopened at about 5.45pm.
Motorists experienced delays of up to 60 minutes and further hold-ups were expected while the lengthy tailbacks cleared.
