A MOTORCYCLIST died in a crash on the A1(M) near Borehamwood yesterday.

Police were called to the accident on the road between Borehamwood and Stirling Corner at about 5.30pm.

Officers said they had received reports a man had come off his Yamaha 600 on the southbound carriageway.

Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Both carriageways remained closed for several hours while detectives assessed the scene, although the cause of the accident is not yet known.

Diversions were put in place and there was heavy traffic in the area until late into the evening.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information can telephone Detective Constable Dee Rayner at Hertfordshire Police on 0845 33 00 222.