Two people who died in a crash on the M1 in Northamptonshire have been formally identified as a couple from Dunmow.

Maria Rossi, 80, and her husband Dario Rossi, 85, were the driver and passenger of a car which was travelling on the southbound carriageway when the crash took place.

The crash happened at about 2.50pm on September 11, when a blue vehicle transporter was travelling north between junctions 14 and 15.

The transporter struck the central reservation before crossing onto the southbound carriageway and colliding with Mr and Mrs Rossi’s car.

Several other people were injured and vehicles damaged as a result.

Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident are asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.