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Overturned lorry causes M1 delays in Hertfordshire | Overturned lorry causes M1 delays in Hertfordshire |
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The M1 in Hertfordshire has reopened after a lorry overturned early on Thursday morning, blocking four lanes. | The M1 in Hertfordshire has reopened after a lorry overturned early on Thursday morning, blocking four lanes. |
The crash, which happened just after junction eight near Redbourn at about 06:00 BST, closed the northbound carriageway for nearly five hours, while recovery took place. | The crash, which happened just after junction eight near Redbourn at about 06:00 BST, closed the northbound carriageway for nearly five hours, while recovery took place. |
The driver was not injured and no other vehicles were involved, police said. | The driver was not injured and no other vehicles were involved, police said. |
The Highways Agency warned drivers to expect "residual delays" on the motorway and in the surrounding area. | The Highways Agency warned drivers to expect "residual delays" on the motorway and in the surrounding area. |
A spokesman said the hard shoulder was the only lane now closed, but engineers would be returning to make repairs overnight. |