A major accident involving multiple vehicles led to the closure of a busy section of highway today. National Highways reported that two cars and a van collided at approximately 10:30 am, resulting in the closure of the southbound lanes of the M11 between Junction 7 for Harlow and Junction 6 for the M25.
Emergency response teams, in conjunction with National Highways traffic officers, are currently at the scene. The East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed that two individuals were transported to the hospital as a result of the morning crash. Two ambulances were dispatched to the accident site, and the patients were taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Traffic congestion persists on the M11 this afternoon due to the earlier crash, with significant delays anticipated for travelers. Following a multi-vehicle collision earlier, two lanes have been reopened on the M11. An ongoing operation by emergency services is underway to clear the final lane that remains closed.
National Highways are present at the site of the morning’s multiple-vehicle crash, which occurred around 10:20 am. According to a National Highways spokesperson, the southbound section of the M11 in Essex is closed between Junction 7 (Harlow) and Junction 6 (M25) following a reported collision involving two cars and a van. Traffic officers from National Highways are assisting with traffic management at the scene to ensure safe operations.
Diversions have been established by National Highways to manage traffic flow in the area. The southbound lanes of the M11 remain inaccessible between Junction 7 and Junction 6 due to the crash that occurred at approximately 10:20 am today.