Crash on M1 near to St Albans

Fraser Whieldon

Published: 9:25 AM January 7, 2019 Updated: 3:06 PM November 1, 2020

The M1 is gridlocked following a crash involving three cars near St Albans. Picture: MotorwayCameras.co.uk. - Credit: Archant

The M1 has been gridlocked after a crash involving four cars near to St Albans.

#Hertfordshire #M1 southbound J9 - J8 has 2 lanes remain closed following a road traffic collision involving 3 vehicles. @HertsPolice in attendance. Area team en-route to the scene to clear a large spillage. pic.twitter.com/PTQWUkZTZH
— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) January 7, 2019

Two southbound lanes between junctions 9 and 8 remain closed after a collision between a grey Ford Edge, a silver Vauxhall Vivaro, a silver Vauxhall Vectra and a silver Volkswagen Transporter at around 6.25am.

Two people sustained minor injuries, so an ambulance was called and a team was called out to clear up an oil spillage.

DELAYS: #StAlbans A1081 Harpenden Rd S/B - LONG DELAYS (25min) due to diverted traffic avoiding the M1. pic.twitter.com/S9waqdd5mR
— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) January 7, 2019