The death of a man in a single car collision on the A1(M) motorway has prompted a police appeal for witnesses.

The fatal accident occurred at approximately 11.30am on Saturday (12) at Junction 7 near Stevenage on the northbound A1M. It also left a woman and two children with serious injuries but their condition was described as stable this week.

Pc Andy Ralph from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are doing all we can to find out what caused this collision and I am therefore appealing for anyone who saw the incident take place, or the events leading up to it, to get in contact with the police as soon as possible.”

The dark blue Toyota Selica crashed at Junction 7 near Stevenage as it headed north bound. Road closures remained in place for several hours after the dark blue Toyota Selica crashed at Junction 7 near Stevenage.

The victim has not yet been named but anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Ralph via the non-emergency number 101.