Lorry fire and oil spillage partly shuts M11 motorway in Essex
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Fire crews were called to deal with a lorry fire on the M11 on Wednesday evening
The M11 has been partially closed following a lorry fire and diesel spillage, National Highways, external said.
The lorry's fuel tanks ruptured, spilling 300 litres of fuel on the carriageway between junction 7 at Harlow and junction 6 at Epping.
A 200m section of the southbound section will be resurfaced following the incident, which happened at 19:38 BST on Wednesday.
The road is expected to remain closed throughout Thursday the morning
Drivers are warned to expect delays of up to one hour and to follow diversions.
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