A driver is fighting for their life in hospital following a serious crash between three vehicles on the M1.

The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway between junction 10 for Luton airport and junction 9 for Redbourn shortly before 6.30pm on Tuesday, October 26.

It was reported that three vehicles were involved - a white BMW, a silver Vauxhall Astra, which was broken down on the hard shoulder at the time and a lorry, which did not stop at the scene.

The driver of the Astra suffered life threatening injuries and remains in hospital at this time.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is appealing for information and witnesses following the crash.

Detective Sergeant David Burstow, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Enquiries are continuing at this time to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and to trace the driver of the lorry.

“As part of this, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or events leading up to it, to please contact us. We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who has a dash cam fitted and was travelling in the area between 6.25pm and 6.35pm.”

Anyone with information is asked to please email david.burstow@herts.police.uk

 

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 627 of 27 October.