Two men have been arrested over suspected handling of stolen goods after a car overturned in an M25 smash.

Herts Police were called to the motorway between junction 22 (St Albans) and 23 (South Mimms) clockwise at around 4.15am yesterday (July 21).

A white Mercedes Sprinter van is understood to have hit a barrier and been flipped onto its side after crashing with a black Ford Fiesta. A Toyota Prius was then damaged driving over the debris left in its wake.

The Mercedes driver, a man in his 40s, and the passenger, a man in his 30s, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Both have been released on bail.

The East of England Ambulance Service and Herts Fire and Rescue were also called. Two patients were transported to Barnet General Hospital for further assessment and care.

All vehicles remained at the scene and police closed the motorway throughout much of the morning while emergency services worked.