M1 closed by airport after cattle truck crash & M56 ground to halt by oil spill as drivers hit with 90-minute delays

TWO major motorways have ground to a halt following a cattle truck crash and oil spill with drivers hit with severe delays.

The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between Junction 23 and Junction 23a following a collision involving a cattle trailer.

National Highways say Leicestershire Police are at the scene after the trailer overturned.

Traffic officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management.

Motorists have been advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol.

While two lanes are closed on the M56 westbound between Junction 12 and Junction 14 after a lorry overturned yesterday evening.

Drivers are facing severe delays of more than 90 minutes after a diesel and oil spillage on the motorway.

There are currently seven miles of queues on approach to the lane closures, National Highways said.

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