Delays as fire services attend scene of lorry fire on m1

There are delays as a lorry fire has broken out on the side of the M1 Southbound J28 near Matlock

Nottingham Fire Services are on the scene of a lorry fire on the M1 Southbound junction 28. There are large delays expect as traffic is already heavy.

M1 Southbound J28 experiencing huge delays as lorry catches fireplaceholder image
M1 Southbound J28 experiencing huge delays as lorry catches fire | George Buksman

A spokesperson for Nottingham Fire and Rescue service told Nottingham World: “Crews from Staveley, Clay Cross and Ashfield are currently in attendance at a lorry fire on the M1 southbound a J28. We received the call at 15:14. All lanes southbound are currently closed as we deal with this incident.”

East Midlands highways tweeted that delays of 30 minutes with 6 miles of congestion on the approach. This is due to the fire and a large diesel spill.

Related topics:
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice