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M1 delays after lorry crash near Derby M1 delays after lorry crash near Derby
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A crash involving a lorry and two cars has closed the part of the M1. A crash involving a lorry and two cars closed part of the M1 for hours, causing miles of tailbacks.
Tailbacks of at least six miles (10.6 km) have formed since the smash near Derby at about 12:00 BST. Queues of 6.6 miles (10.6km) formed after the smash near Derby at about 12:00 BST and police said two people had injuries "believed to be serious".
Highways England said the northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 24a, for Shardlow, and 25, for Derby, and warned of 75-minute delays. Highways England said the northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 24a, for Shardlow, and 25, for Derby, causing 75-minute delays.
Nottinghamshire Police said two people have been taken to hospital with injuries "believed to be serious". The affected stretch was reopened just before 15:30.
The M1 is due to open again "soon", said police, and Highways England said trapped traffic is being released.
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