Two teenagers killed after car falls from bridge onto M1 and hits minibus

11 April 2026 , 11:10

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Two teenagers killed after car falls from bridge onto M1 and hits minibus

Two teenagers have died after a car crashed off a bridge and hit a minibus on the motorway below, police have confirmed.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on the M1 around junction 20 in Leicestershire yesterday afternoon.

Four people were travelling in the minibus – Fiat Ducato – and were taken to hospital following the incident, reported at 1.33pm.

The teens were in a blue car driving along Gilmorton Lane, towards Lutterworth.

The route remained closed into the night, with huge queues of vehicles snaking back miles.

Leicestershire Police said: “Two people have died following a road traffic collision on the M1 southbound shortly before junction 20.

“Police were called at 1.33pm this afternoon following a report that a blue car, travelling along Gilmorton Lane towards Lutterworth, had left the road bridge above the carriageway and collided with a minibus travelling southbound on the M1.

“Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the scene.

“Four people in the minibus – a white Fiat Ducato – were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, a man, has been discharged and three women remain in hospital.

“The two people in the blue car, both teenagers, were declared dead at the scene.

“The road is likely to remain closed for a number of hours yet while forensic work continues to be carried out.

“Leicestershire Police would like to hear from anyone who was driving on Gilmorton Lane or on the M1 in the area of junction 20 – in both directions – at around 1.30pm on Friday afternoon.

“Anyone with dashcam footage or who car either vehicle before the collision is asked to contact us.

Thomas Brown

Head of Investigations