Woman Arrested After Horror Five-Car Pile-Up on M1 Near Watford
A woman has been arrested following a terrifying multi-vehicle crash on the M1 that left four people injured. One woman was so badly hurt she had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Chaos on the M1 Bank Holiday Evening
The smash happened just before 5pm on Friday, May 2, near Junction 5 close to Watford. The southbound carriageway was completely blocked for hours, triggering massive tailbacks on one of Britain’s busiest motorways.
Five Vehicles Involved in the Shocking Crash
Police confirmed five vehicles were involved: a white Ford Fiesta, a skip loader, a blue Mini Cooper, a black Ford Focus, and a black Volvo XC90. Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene with emergency services flooding the area.
- At least six fire engines
- Five ambulances
- Over ten police vehicles
Woman Behind Wheel Arrested for Dangerous Driving
The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to treat four injured victims; one was seriously hurt and airlifted to hospital.
Police Plead for Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage
Sergeant David McIlwhan of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit said:
“The road was busy at the time and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened to please make contact. If you have dash cam footage that you believe could be helpful to our investigation, please upload this at: https://orlo.uk/KPu0Z“
The investigation is ongoing as officers work to piece together the full circumstances behind the crash.
