0530 hrs

M11 Essex – Two lanes closed and queuing traffic on M11 northbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J8, A120 (Bishops Stortford), because of a vehicle fire.

Firefighters have been called to a coach on fire on the M11 bewteen junctions 7 and 8. On arrival, crews reported the coach was 100 per cent alight. The driver and passengers had evacuated the coach before the crews arrival.

Firefighters wearng breathing apparatus are using one hose reel jet to tackle the fire.