M1 closed throughout the night following crash death

Police closed the M1 last night following a fatal collision on the southbound carriageway between junctions 21 and 20.

Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday evening following reports of a crash.

M1sbound at jct 20 will remain closed until early hrs of Sunday morning following a fatal collision, police advise motorists to avoid area

— Leics Road Policing (@LeicsRPU) January 10, 2015

Officers have now reopened the motorway.

More details will follow…