Two men have been taken to hospital after two vehicle collision on the A1(M) this morning.

The accident took place at around 6.20am this morning, between a van and car according to police.

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said two men had been taken to hospital.

Police said one man had “serious injuries”.

Traffic is currently queuing the on A1(M) southbound between J7, A602 (Stevenage) in Stevenage and J6, A1000 (Welwyn).

There is congestion to J10, A1 (Stotfold).

Police are asking people to avoid the area.