Two lanes on the M1 are shut southbound near East Midlands Airport after reports of a multi-vehicle collision.
Nottinghamshire Live say the crash happened between J23 near Loughborough and East Midlands Airport.
Highways England says traffic officers are en-route to assist.
It also added that motorists should allow extra time for their journeys as long delays are expected and are building on the approach.
Traffic cameras show severe delays in the area as a result of the incident.
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All lanes have reopened but traffic monitoring site Inrix is saying residual delays still remain in the area.
Take care if travelling on the M1 this evening.
Highways England has said traffic delays will remain in the area.
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a collision between a car and a lorry at junction 23A southbound on the M1.
"We were called at 3.36pm.
Traffic monitoring site Inrix has said: "Two lanes closed and queuing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on M1 Southbound from J23A A42 to J23 A512 Ashby Road East (Loughborough).