Driver rescued from cement lorry pitched onto side in crash by M1

It was the only vehicle involved when it tipped over close to the M1 junction 5, in Bushey, at around 8.57am (March 31). Police have put road closures in place on the junction 5 slip road and recovery is being arranged. Emergency service above the M1 this morning (Image: National Highways)

A Herts Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Four appliances and specialist rescue unit have been sent to the scene where on arrival crews found a lorry turned over with one person trapped. "Crews have stabilised the vehicle and one person has been rescued from the vehicle and handed over to the ambulance service." The East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for more information.

Stephenson Way and other nearby Bushey roads have seen long delays after the crash, with some more minor delays on the northbound M1 initially being reported. Herts Police closed the M1 motorway exit slip road (Image: National Highways) A Herts Police spokesperson said: "We are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Bushey.

Road closures are in place on the M1 J5 northbound slip road.

"Thank you for your co-operation."