A1(M) near Hatfield closed both ways due to lorry fire

A major motorway route was closed in both directions after a lorry caught on fire.

National Highways said the A1(M) in Hertfordshire was closed between junction two for Hatfield and junction three for St Albans.

It said there were delays of 30 minutes for motorists approaching the incident.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue said it worked at the scene to tackle the fire.