Live updates as M11 shut after ‘serious’ collision near Duxford

The M11 has been closed this afternoon with traffic being held. The crash is causing long delays with the road closed in both directions. It has been reported that the crash took place at about 3:11pm this afternoon.

The incident took place between J10 (Duxford) and J9 (Saffron Walden). The closure is impacting traffic heading southbound this afternoon. All traffic is being temporarily held as a result of the crash.

There are huge queues in the area, and severe delays on the M11 at the time of writing. National Highways says: "The M11 in Essex is closed southbound between J10 (Royston) and J9 (Newmarket) following a serious collision. Emergency services are in attendance.

More information to follow, thank you for your patience." The East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted in relation to this incident. Drivers are urged to avoid the area where possible.

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