Two vehicles collided on the A1(M) southbound between Stevenage and Welwyn this morning, causing serious traffic delays for commuters in both directions.

Police were called to reports of a collision between a lorry and a black Audi A1 between Junction 7 for Stevenage and Junction 6 Welwyn at 7.40am this morning.

The incident caused heavy delays for traffic moving in both directions.

No injuries were reported and officers were able to assist in moving the vehicles to the hard shoulder for recovery.