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Part of the M1 southbound is expected to remain closed for several hours following a fatal collision earlier this evening (Wednesday August 27).
Officers were called to junction 24 of the M1 at 4.19pm after a report of a single vehicle leaving the southbound carriageway and colliding with a tree.
It has been confirmed that one person has died at the scene. A further two people have been taken to hospital, one with life threatening injuries.
The southbound carriageway remains closed between junction 25 and junction 24 and is unlikely to reopen for several hours. Traffic is being diverted off the southbound carriageway at junction 25 and police are urging motorists to use alternative routes if possible.
The northbound carriageway was temporarily closed to allow an air ambulance to land but is now running as normal.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to call Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222.
Issued on 27/08/08 at 19:45 Crime reference number: OIS 549:27:08:08
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