Police share photo after 'Final Destination-style' M1 crash

Emergency services were called to Junction 5 (Watford) northbound last night (January 18) and confirmed they had closed the carriageway at around 8pm.

Shortly afterwards, the Beds, Cambs & Herts Road Policing Unit shared a shocking photo of the car they were dealing with following its crash.

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M1 at Junction 5 Northbound will be shut for a while longer whilst we deal with this vehicle with @HighwaysEAST. All occupants were very lucky not to star in the next Final Destination film.
The weather is getting colder so drive accordingly. pic.twitter.com/8UAUSJ2oxm

— BCH Road Policing Unit (@roadpoliceBCH) January 18, 2024

In the image, a fence post had gone through the front window, taking an angle between the two front seats that avoided where occupants would have sat. The front of the vehicle had also been destroyed as it crumpled during the impact.

We are currently dealing with a collision on the M1 at junction 5 northbound. All emergency services are on the scene and the carriageway is currently closed.

Please avoid the area where possible. pic.twitter.com/mU02PZCh4b

— Herts Police (@HertsPolice) January 18, 2024

In a post on X(formerly Twitter) the unit said: “All occupants were very lucky not to star in the next Final Destination film.

“The weather is getting colder so drive accordingly.”

National Highways confirmed the closure was in place between Watford at Junction 5 and Bricket Wood at Junction 6. The motorway reopened fully at 10pm after the accident was cleared.

The car following the M1 crash last night. (Image: BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH/X(formerly Twitter))