M1 lanes reopened after multi-vehicle crash near Hemel Hempstead

All lanes are now reopened following a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 southbound between Junction 9 Harpenden and Junction 8 Hemel Hempstead.

Three lanes were closed earlier this morning as emergency services dealt with the incident.

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A Highways England spokesman: "We've moved all vehicles to the hard shoulder and re-opened lane 1.

"#M1 southbound between J9 (#Harpenden) and J8 (#HemelHempstead). Delays should begin to ease. Safe onwards journey."

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