A stretch of the A1(M) motorway has had to be closed after a motorcyclist came off his bike following a collision with a car.

The accident happened on the northbound of the A1(M) at junction 7 for Stevenage.

Police and the ambulance service were called at 3.53pm.

The road has been closed from junction 6 to 7 while emergency services deal with the incident.

The rider of the motorbike has no injuries but the vehicle needs to be recovered.

Motorists should expect delays.