POLICE have closed a large section of the M1 this evening after two separate accidents.

The northbound carriageway is closed between Junction 1 at Staples Corner and Junction 6.

The action was taken after an accident at Junction 6 for Bricket Wood at around 9pm, followed closely by another crash close to the exit for for Harrow.

Officers have coned off the entrances to the affected junctions and are redirecting traffic.

It is not clear when the motorway will be reopened.

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