Hatfield Tunnel: Loose wiring causes damage to vehicles

The A1(M) by Hatfield was closed for several hours

A number of vehicles have been damaged after loose wiring was exposed in a road tunnel.

Hertfordshire Police said a cable was "hanging down inside" Hatfield Tunnel, on the A1(M).

The southbound road, near junction four, was closed for several hours with motorists asked to leave the road and follow a diversion through Hatfield.

Highways England said electrical engineers were called to the scene along with the emergency services.