Update: 2145 hrs

Police are appealing for information following the road collision on the M11 northbound today (Sunday, August 3).

It happened at around 11.30am between junctions seven and eight. There was a collision between a silver Citroen C5 estate and a silver and black Mitsubishi Shogun. The Shogun ended up leaving the carriageway, striking a tree. The Shogun’s driver, a 26-year-old woman from Margate, had to be airlifted to the Royal London Hospital. Her condition is described as serious but stable.

The northbound track of motorway was closed to allow the air ambulance to land to take the casualty to hospital and for forensic collision investigators to gather evidence.

Essex Police officers are grateful to motorists who patiently endured the delays whilst this vital work was carried out. They would also like to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Pc Paul Lindup at Chigwell Road Policing Unit on Essex Police 101.

Update: 1700 hrs

Motorists are advised that the M11 northbound is now open following a road collision between junctions seven and eight.

Emergency services dealt with a collision between two vehicles, a grey Citroen C5 estate and a grey Mitsubishi Shogun. It happened at around 11.30am today (Sunday, August 3).

The motorway was closed to allow the air ambulance to land to take a casualty to hospital and for the vehicles to be recovered.

Motorists are thanked for their patience.

Update: 1545 hrs

M11 Essex – Severe delays and one lane closed on M11 northbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J8, A120 (Stansted Airport), because of a serious accident involving two cars and recovery work. Tailbacks for ten miles. Congestion to J6 M25.

M11 Essex, northbound at A414 [M11 junction 7]

M11 Essex – M11 entry slip road re-opened northbound at J7, A414 (Harlow).

Update: 1435 hrs

M11 update – now lanes 1 and 2 Northbound open after junc 7.

Update: 1435 hrs

From BBC London travel

M11: Closed northbound between J7, Harlow and J8, Stansted, for investigation works- expected to be closed until early this evening.

Update: 1430 hrs

Essex Air Amb has landed and taken patient away. Plan is to open third lane at just after 1430 hrs.

Police advise people not to walk down hard shoulder and also ask drivers on southbound to not “rubberneck:.

Update: 1400 hrs

M11 closed and severe delays northbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J8, A120 (Stansted Airport), because of a serious accident involving two cars.

Diversion in operation – the official diversion (following the hollow diamond symbol) is via the A414 westbound, the A10 northbound and the A120 eastbound.

Congestion to J6 M25.

Incident: 1330 hrs

M11 closed and severe delays northbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J8, A120 (Stansted Airport), because of a serious accident involving two cars.

Diversion in operation – the official diversion (following the hollow diamond symbol) is via the A414 westbound, the A10 northbound and the A120 eastbound.

Essex Police statement

Motorists are advised there will be delays on the M11 northbound following a road collision between junctions seven and eight.

Emergency services are dealing with a collision between two vehicles, one of which was in collision with a tree. It happened at around 11.30am today (Sunday, August 3).

The motorway has been closed to allow the air ambulance to land and for the vehicles to be recovered. The incident is on-going.

Motorists are advised to try and seek alternative routes where possible.