A crash involving two cars and a lorry has taken place on the M1 between Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead.

The incident took place at around 6.40am this morning (Wednesday, January 11), between Junctions 8 and 9 of the motorway's southbound carriageway.

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A Mitsubishi Outlander, a lorry and a Ford Fiesta were involved in the collision, and delays of 60 minutes were indicated by National Highways.

A minor injury was reported following the incident.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "Police were called around 6.40am today (Wednesday, January 11) to report a road traffic collision on the M1 southbound between junctions 8 and 9.

"A Ford Fiesta, lorry and a Mitsubishi Outlander were involved.

"A minor injury was reported."