Drivers trapped on M11 at Harlow as crash closes approach to M25

Hundreds of drivers were trapped in queues on the M11 after a serious crash between junctions 7 and 7a. Credit: Highways England
Hundreds of drivers were trapped in queues on the M11 after a serious crash between junctions 7 and 7a. Credit: Highways England

Hundreds of drivers have been trapped in long queues on the M11 after a serious crash closed the road.

Motorists were warned they would not be allowed to pass the scene of the incident which happened between junctions 7 and 7a at Harlow in Essex.

An air ambulance landed nearby and attended the crash alongside other emergency services.

Highways England said the road had been closed southbound between junctions 6 for the M25 and 7 at Harlow while police warned it would remain closed for some time. Officers are working to release traffic.

An Essex police spokesman said: "We need anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or mobile phone footage of it to get in contact."

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