M1 and M25 closed: Police incident stops traffic on major motorways in Hertfordshire

Two major motorways are closed for what has been described as a ‘police incident’.

The M1 is shut northbound between Junction 6 for Watford and St Albans and Junction 6a for the M25, and traffic has been stopped on the M25 in both directions near Junction 21.

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Queueing traffic on the M1 near Junction 6 for Watford and St Albans | motorwaycameras.co.uk

National Highways said: “Please plan ahead if travelling in the area this morning.”

Hertfordshire Police said: “If you are planning to travel through either junction on your travels, we recommend that you seek an alternative route as the road will be closed.”

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