ESSEX Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

A blue Mercedes C350 Sport was in collision with a white Ford Transit van and a Volkswagen Transporter on the northbound stretch between junctions 8 and 8a at around 4.30pm today (Wednesday, October 31).

Sadly the driver of the Mercedes, a man in his 50s, died at the scene.

The driver of the van, a 38 year-old man from Ipswich, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He is currently in custody.

A spokesperson said: “We need anyone who saw the collision or any of the vehicles in the moments before it took place to come forward.

“If you saw what happened, have dash cam footage or have any other information please call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting incident 808 of October 31.

“You can also email [email protected] or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111”.