Episode

M1 Fire Near Junction 19

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Published
Jun 23, 2026
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Summary

A major fire erupted on the M1 northbound near junction 19 on Monday, June 22, after a blown tyre on a car transporter ignited three diesel cars and four hybrids. Fire crews battled the blaze until after 9 PM, thankfully with no injuries, but causing severe traffic delays. The fire service praised supporting agencies and thanked drivers for their patience as crews worked to restore normal traffic flow. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8da248776114b41d