A lane closure is in place on the A602 between Hitchin and Stevenage following a collision between a car and a lorry.

Police were called at 3.57pm today to reports of a collision on the A602 near to Blakemore End Road.

A blue Toyota Prius and a white lorry were involved.

The ambulance and fire services were also called to the scene.

The road remains partially blocked and vehicle recovery is being arranged.