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M1 and A14 closures after crash that left lorry hanging off bridge M1 crash leaves lorry hanging off bridge
(about 4 hours later)
Work to repair a barrier on the M1 is under way The crash caused damage to the road's barrier
A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire.A lorry was left hanging off a bridge after crashing into a barrier on the M1 in Leicestershire.
Police were called to reports the vehicle had crashed on the southbound carriageway at junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange just after 04:30 BST.Police were called to reports the vehicle had crashed on the southbound carriageway at junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange just after 04:30 BST.
Officers say the southbound carriageway is closed at junction 19 as well as both sides of the A14 while the vehicle is removed and the road made safe. The southbound carriageway was closed at junction 19 as well as both sides of the A14 while the vehicle was removed. Both roads have since reopened.
The driver safely left his vehicle and was not injured, police added. The driver safely left his vehicle and was not injured, police said.
National Highways confirmed the roads are likely to be closed for much of Monday as repair works take place.
The lorry crashed at the Catthorpe Interchange between the M1 and the A14 in LeicestershireThe lorry crashed at the Catthorpe Interchange between the M1 and the A14 in Leicestershire
In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "It is reported the lorry has collided with the barrier leaving part of the vehicle and the barrier resting over the edge of the carriageway. In a statement, Leicestershire Police said the lorry had "collided with the barrier leaving part of the vehicle and the barrier resting over the edge of the carriageway".
"Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area where possible while arrangements are made to remove the vehicle and ensure both roads are safe to be reopened." National Highways have thanked motorists for their patience during the lengthy road closures.
The lorry has since been recoveredThe lorry has since been recovered
In an update on Monday afternoon, National Highways said link roads on the M6 and A14 were also shut. No-one was injured in the crash
Large queues were seen on the M1 on Monday morning The incident led to lengthy delays
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