A MAJOR motorway has been closed after a crash near a busy airport with drivers facing rush hour travel chaos.
The M1 Northbound is currently closed between J23 and J24 due to a road traffic collision, said Leicestershire Police.
Motorists were brought to a slow crawl on their journeys after the crash.
Pictures showed cars bumper to bumper as the closure sparked traffic chaos.
Drivers were also urged to allow extra time for their journeys today.
Anyone planning to use the major motorway is urged to re-route or even delay travel if possible.
