A lorry has shed its load on the A42 near Ashby, causing the southbound carriageway to be closed.

National Highways reports that the route is shut between the Junction 14 M1 link and Junction 13 at Ashby.

A social media post says: "Emergency services are on scene and Traffic Officers are on route.

"Please allow extra journey time if in the area."

National Highways have an update just after 6pm saying the southbound carriageway was still closed.

It said: "The A42cremains closed southbound between M1/A453 and A511 Ashby.

A clear-up of a lorry's shed load - glass containers - continues.

"One lane (of 2) is also closed northbound Delays of approximately 15 minutes on the M1 and A453 southbound - almost back to Ratcliffe-on-Soar."

The following diversion route has been put in place.

Road users are advised to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.

• Exit the A453 (southbound) at the A42/A453 Finger Farm Roundabout and take the first exit onto the A42 south.
• Continue southbound keeping in the left lane and taking the free flow lane onto the M1 (southbound).
• Continue south on the M1 to J23 and then exit the motorway.
• At the M1 J23 take the third exit onto the A512 (westbound).
• Continue westbound on the A512 passing through the A512/B591 Ashby Road east/Ingleberry Road/Leicester Road junction, Ashby Road West/Charnwood Road junctions in Shepshed and through the Loughborough Road roundabout in Coleorton through to the A42 junction 13 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch for approximately 7.5 miles.
• At the A42 J13 take the first exit onto the A42 southbound.