A MAJOR Essex road is experiencing heavy traffic near Stansted Airport due to a car crash.
The M11 is severely disrupted following a crash involving a car and tanker this afternoon.
The incident happened on the Southbound carriageway between Saffron Walden and Bishops Stortford with reports starting at around 3pm.
The #M11 southbound between J9 and J8 (@STN_Airport), lane 1 (of 2) is closed due to a collision.
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) May 23, 2023
There is currently approx. 6.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 45 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/lsAoNIS5qG
A post from National Highways says: "There is currently approximately six and a half miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 45 minutes above usual journey times.
"One of two lanes between Junction 9 and 8, near Stansted Airport, is closed due to a collision."
Long queues and traffic is reported between Junction 9 and Junction 8, where one lane is closed off due to emergency services who are dealing with the incident.
It is currently unknown if there are any injuries or casualties.
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