A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after her car overturned on the A1(M) and crashed into a road sign this morning (Thursday).

Two ambulances from Letchworth GC attended a 40-year-old woman following the incident between Junction 8 for Stevenage and Junction 9 for Letchworth Gate at 7.30am.

Upon arrival, the emergency services found the red Honda Jazz on its side on the northbound hard shoulder and police closed one lane while the vehicle was recovered.

The woman has been taken to Lister Hospital with minor injuries.

No other vehicle was involved.

All lanes have now reopened but traffic is expected to be delayed as a result of the crash.