M1 Suicide: Leicestershire Police investigate death after person found dead on M1 Southbound Carriageway

MI Suicide Investigations: Leicestershire Police is currently looking into an incident on the MI motorways that occurred early Thursday. Authorities are investigating a situation involving a fatality on the Southbound Carriageway of the M1 between Junctions 21 and 22 in Leicester on Thursday, January 18, 2023. In response to this incident, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes as the southbound lanes are temporarily closed to traffic.

Leicestershire Police: 05:21 | ROAD CLOSURE – M1 JUNCTION 22 TO 21A

The section of the M1 Southbound, specifically from Junction 22 to 21A, will be temporarily closed due to a police incident. We appreciate your cooperation in avoiding this area and finding alternative routes. Further updates will be provided. Thank you for your understanding.

Significant traffic alerts have been issued following a ‘police incident’ that led to the closure of part of the M1 on Thursday morning (January 18). Various detours are now in effect. The incident took place on the southbound carriageway of the M1 between Junctions 21 and 22 in Leicester. National Highways reports the closure of the southbound carriageway as the police investigate the ‘incident’. The details of the incident remain unknown at this time.

There are indications that the southbound lane will remain closed “for several hours” shortly. This marks the second instance in as many days where this stretch of the M1 has been closed by the police. The situation is still unfolding.