Motorway closures near Stansted after collision

A view from a motorway camera shows one side of the M11 completely empty and the other side very quiet.Image source, National Highways
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The southbound carriageway of the M11 remained closed after the northbound reopened

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A motorway close to Stansted Airport has been closed following a serious collision.

The M11 in Essex was closed in both directions at about 05:10 GMT between junction 8 near London Stansted Airport and Harlow at junction 7A.

At about 06:45 the northbound carriageway was reopened.

National Highways, external said Essex Police has been at the scene.

Drivers have been advised to allow extra time and follow the "hollow square" diversion symbol on road signs.

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