Summary

M1 shut near Hemel Hempstead due to crash

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  • -A coach driver has died after a serious crash on the M1 in Hertfordshire
  • -It happened northbound between junction 8 for Hemel Hempstead and 9 for Redbourn
  • -Emergency services were called at around 5.30am (January 30)
  • -A coach, lorry, and Volkswagen Polo were involved
  • -The coach driver - a man in his 50s - died at the scene, police said
  • -A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  • -The M1 was closed for 14 hours, reopening shortly after 7pm
  • -The closure was causing traffic delays and a diversion is in place
  • -Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash with accident investigation work ongoing
  • -See our live blog for updates and further details

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