Highways England said the ambulance service was also in attendance and it was working to reopen one of the four lanes as soon as possible, with a diversion currently in place.
Man dies after car hits wall in Heanor
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A 29-year-old driver has died after crashing into a wall in Heanor, Derbyshire.
The man's BMW collided with a wall in Heanor Gate Road at 18:35 BST on Saturday. He died at the scene.
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Latest PostQueues as M1 reopens following crash closure
Alex Regan
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The M1 southbound has reopened between junctions 25 and 24 after being closed earlier due to a crash.
Highways England said all lanes were running again but there were queues back to junction 26.
Rush hour crash closes M1 southbound
Alex Regan
BBC News
A stretch of the M1 southbound has been closed following a crash during rush hour.
Leicestershire Police said the road was closed between junctions 25 for Nottingham and 24 for East Midlands Airport at 08:22 BST.
Highways England said the ambulance service was also in attendance and it was working to reopen one of the four lanes as soon as possible, with a diversion currently in place.
Man dies after car hits wall in Heanor
Alex Regan
BBC News
A 29-year-old driver has died after crashing into a wall in Heanor, Derbyshire.
The man's BMW collided with a wall in Heanor Gate Road at 18:35 BST on Saturday. He died at the scene.
Derbyshire Police said his family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.
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