Motorway reopens after fatal lorry crash

The M1 between Junction 13 and Junction 14 is now open after crash involving three lorries Credit: ITV Anglia

A stretch of motorway in Bedfordshire has reopened in both directions after a fatal crash involving three lorries.

There were tailbacks for miles after the accident in the early hours of this morning on the M1 southbound just north of junction 13.

One of the lorry drivers died in the accident and two others escaped unhurt.