A view over the M11 looking southwards towards junction 8 (Image: Malc McDonald/Geograph)
A MAJOR road in Essex has been closed with police on scene after a crash.
Essex Police has said it is currently on the scene of a "serious" crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.
Officers were called to Junction 8 of the M11 at Birchanger Green Interchange shortly before 6am this morning following a single-vehicle crash.
Emergency services remain at the scene and the motorway is currently closed in both directions between junction 8 and junction 9 at the Stump Cross Interchange.
Traffic is slow in the area as a result.
It is unknown when the road will reopen.
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