Police have shut down a section of a major UK motorway tonight due to a “serious collision.” The incident occurred on the M11’s northbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 7. National Highways reported that three vehicles were involved in the crash.
In another separate incident, the southbound lanes of the motorway were also closed. However, the M11 is now fully open for traffic.
Following the collision, the M11 southbound lanes were closed between junctions 7 and 6. National Highways mentioned that the road closure was necessary for the safety of emergency services at the scene.
Although the northbound lanes have been reopened, the southbound lanes remain closed as emergency services continue their work. National Highways advised drivers to expect delays as congestion clears in the area.
Drivers caught within the closure are now allowed to pass the scene using the hard shoulder. National Highways reported that traffic is gradually being released.
The ongoing closure of the M11 southbound is causing traffic congestion. Additional resources are being deployed to redirect trapped vehicles at the rear of the queue.
A serious multi-vehicle collision occurred over five hours ago on the M11, resulting in the closure of the southbound lanes. National Highways Traffic Officers are on-site to assist with traffic management.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area due to the closure of the M11 southbound lanes between junctions 7 and 6. There is no estimated time for the reopening as emergency services are still operating at the scene.
Northbound traffic is currently being diverted following a crash where a vehicle left the carriageway and overturned. Essex Police and other emergency services are present at the scene.
The northbound lanes between Junction 6 and Junction 7 of the M11 remain closed, with traffic being redirected. Police are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.
Motorists should expect delays of at least 45 minutes above normal travel times approaching the M11. National Highways advises drivers to plan for extra journey time.
Essex Police is appealing for information following the serious collision on the M11. They urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
A less severe collision occurred on the opposite carriageway, believed to be unrelated. Traffic cameras show heavy congestion on the M11 following the incidents this evening.