Part of the A1(M) has been reopened after a two-car collision this morning( Monday).

Traffic was at a standstill after a crash between a van and a car took place at around 6.20am on the motorway near Welwyn.

Junction 6 (Welwyn) and Junction 7 (Stevenage) were closed this morning while the accident was cleared.

Commuters were queued as far back as Stotfold.

Beds, Herts and Cambs Road Policing Unit reopened the road at around 9am.

They thanked everyone for their patience by tweeting: “A1M Collision: Scene investigation now complete, vehicles recovered & motorway now fully open. Expect delays whilst traffic clears #A1MJ6”.