26/11/2014

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal M1 Collision

Police have appealed for any witnesses to a fatal road accident on the M1 in Leicestershire to come forward.

One man was killed and three more injured in a collision involving seven cars and a lorry.

Police said the accident occurred between junctions 21a and 22 on Tuesday night.

It is understood a woman has been arrested in connection with the collision.

Part of the northbound carriageway is likely to remain closed for most of Wednesday due to the seriousness of the crash.

(MH/JP)

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