Witnesses sought following serious collision on the M1

Police are appealing for motorists with dashcam and any other witnesses to come forward following a serious collision on the M1 northbound yesterday (Sunday 28 June).

Police were called at 8am following a report of a collision involving a red Ford Focus and grey BMW 5 Series just north of junction 20, for Lutterworth.

The driver of the focus – a man in his 60s – was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment.

The driver of the BMW, who is also in his 60s, suffered injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.

No-one was arrested and enquiries are continuing.

Detective Constable Maddie Hayes, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “I’d like to speak to anyone who was on the M1 yesterday and saw what happened.

“This includes anyone with a dashcam in their vehicle, anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle beforehand. Any information or footage you’re able to provide could help our investigation.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting incident 222 of 28 June.

Alternatively call 101.

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Leics Police News - Published :09:45 29/06/2026