Traffic congestion has been reported on the M1 this morning causing long tailbacks.

The southbound carriageway has been partially blocked.

A collision and a broken down HGV lorry are the cause of the problems between Junction 24 for the A453 Ashby Road (Nottingham South / East Midlands Airport) and Junction 23 for the A512 Ashby Road East (Loughborough ).

Delays of around 30 minutes are likely in the morning rush hour.