A crash has resulted in two lanes on the M1 being closed.

A crash between a car and a van has blocked the route southbound between junctions J6 and J5.

Highways England believe the route will reopen around 10.30am and 10.45am.

There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.

As a result of the crash, there are still delays on the A405 towards Bricket Wood.

Queues stretch back to the Noke roundabout in Chiswell Green but should begin to clear soon.