THE M1 was closed in both directions after a body was found in undergrowth next to the motorway. Part of the major road, between junctions five and six near Watford, was closed at around 3pm on

A section of the M1, between junctions five and six near Watford, was closed on Monday following the discovery of the body. Police are now investigating the mysterious death

One of three northbound lanes closed between junctions five and six still cannot be accessed as of Tuesday morning.

The M1 was closed in both directions on Monday after a body was found in a bush next to the motorway. As of Tuesday morning, one of three northbound lanes remains closed between junctions five and six near Watford. The busy motorway was closed at 3pm on Monday after police were informed of the body.