The A1(M) has been closed for emergency repairs between Welwyn and Stevenage following a four-vehicle crash this morning.

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One person was taken to hospital after the collision at around 8.35am on the northbound stretch between Junction 6 for Welwyn and Junction 7 for Stevenage.

Highways England has said that the main carriageway will be closed to allow officers to complete “emergency re-surfacing following a severe fuel spill”.

The incident has caused long delays and motorists are being urged to plan ahead before travelling.

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