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A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two men were killed in a crash on the M1 in Hertfordshire. | A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two men were killed in a crash on the M1 in Hertfordshire. |
The men, aged 22 and 24 and from London, died in the collision, involving two BMWs, between junctions 5 and 4 near Watford, at about 02:40 GMT. | |
Two other men were taken to St Mary's Hospital, London, with "serious injuries" police said. | Two other men were taken to St Mary's Hospital, London, with "serious injuries" police said. |
The four men in the second car were also injured and taken to hospital. | The four men in the second car were also injured and taken to hospital. |
A police spokeswoman said their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. The arrested man is from east London. | A police spokeswoman said their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. The arrested man is from east London. |
The accident resulted in the closure of five junctions of the motorway in both directions. | The accident resulted in the closure of five junctions of the motorway in both directions. |
The southbound carriageway remained closed for several hours as the Highways Agency repaired the crash barrier. The motorway fully reopened at about 12:45 GMT. | |
An investigation is now under way into the cause of the crash. | An investigation is now under way into the cause of the crash. |
Police said they were not releasing any further details about the people who died until formal identification had taken place. They are appealing for witnesses. | |
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