A motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision on the M1 in Leicestershire that closed the southbound carriageway for several hours on Thursday afternoon.
Where and when the collision happened
Emergency services were called to a stretch of the M1 between junction 23 (Loughborough) and junction 22 (Markfield) at about 16:20 BST. The incident involved a white BMW F800 motorcycle and a white Enterprise Ford Transit van, Leicestershire Police confirmed.
Police response and arrest
Officers arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of being unfit to drive through drink and causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue. The driver and passengers of the van were not reported to have been injured.
Impact on traffic and public appeal
National Highways said the southbound side of the motorway was shut for several hours after the collision, with delays of more than an hour affecting drivers in the area. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam or other footage, to get in touch to assist the investigation.
- Time of call: c. 16:20 BST
- Location: M1 southbound, between J23 (Loughborough) and J22 (Markfield)
- Vehicles involved: white BMW F800 motorcycle; white Enterprise Ford Transit van
- Arrest: 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury; released under investigation
What motorists should know
Drivers using the M1 in the Loughborough–Markfield corridor should expect possible residual delays while police continue enquiries. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Leicestershire Police quoting the incident details so that investigators can establish the full circumstances of the crash.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reported time | About 16:20 BST |
| Carriageway affected | M1 southbound |
| Persons | Motorcyclist critically injured; van occupants uninjured |
The investigation remains ongoing. Leicestershire Police will consider any witness statements or recorded material that can help reconstruct the events leading to the collision.
Reporters at InfoRadar will update readers as further official information is published by the force or emergency services.
