Serious lorry crash closed major Cambs road for nearly 11 hours
The M11 has reopened after a serious crash closed the road for nearly 11 hours. A lorry and a car were involved in the crash, which left the road closed in both directions near Cambridge[1] since 5am today (Tuesday, August 26). A vehicle drove through the central reservation, according to traffic monitoring company Inrix.
The East of England Ambulance Service[2] confirmed that three people were injured[3], including one person who has suffered serious injuries[4]. The road has now reopened and severe delays have cleared along the road. Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "M11 in both directions re-opened, severe delays cleared, emergency barrier repairs complete and earlier accident from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J12 (Cambridge).
Previous congestion to Local roads surrounding both junctions, especially Trumpington road into and out of Cambridge." Cambridgeshire Police were called to the incident earlier today. A police spokesperson said: "We were called at about 4.50am today with reports of a collision on the M11 at junction 11 Trumpington involving a car and a lorry.
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- ^ one person who has suffered serious injuries (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
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