Update: 1000 hrs

A WOMAN has died following a collision on the M11 near #Harlow overnight.

We were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway between junction 8 for Stansted and junction 7 for Harlow shortly after 10.50pm yesterday (Saturday 26 September).

It was reported an Audi had been in collision with the central reservation before being in collision with a BMW and a VW Passat.

The passenger in the Audi, a woman in her 30s, sustained multiple serious injuries and was taken to hospital but, sadly, later died.

It is believed that there could have been another vehicle in the vicinity of the Audi at the time of the collision. 

At this stage we don’t have a description of that vehicle and we need anyone who saw what happened or has dash cam footage to come forward.

In particular, we need to speak to anyone who saw any interaction between the Audi and any other vehicles.

The road was closed between junctions eight and seven so we could investigate and officers have worked through the night to release the traffic which had built up.

The road is likely to remain closed until at least mid-morning.

Sergeant Alex Black from the Serious Collison Investigation Unit has said: “This was a horrific collision which has had a tragic outcome and it’s really important we’re able to establish exactly what’s happened.

“I need anyone who has any information about what happened, or any footage of the collision or the lead up to it, to come forward.

“Officers have been working through the night in really challenging circumstances.

“We only get one chance to collect all possible evidence following collisions. When the road re-opens, any remaining evidence is lost.

“When someone has sadly lost their life it’s really important we’re able to give their family answers about what happened.
“I want to thank drivers who have been stuck in the traffic for their patience and understanding.”

If you have any information about what happened please call us on 101 quoting incident 1337 of 26 September or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Statement from Essex Police

We are on scene of a serious collision on the London-bound side of the M11 near Harlow.

It was reported four vehicles, including an Audi, a BMW, and a VW Passat, were in collision shortly after 10.10pm on Saturday 26 September.

A woman who was a passenger in the Audi has sustained serious, potentially life-threatening, injuries.

The fourth vehicles failed to stop at the scene of the collision and we need to trace that vehicle and speak to the driver.

At this stage we do not have a description of the vehicle

We need to speak to anyone who saw what happened or has dash cam footage of it.

In particular we need to speak to anyone who saw how the Audi and another vehicle were being driven and interacted in the moments before the collision took place.

The southbound carriageway has been closed between junction eight for Stansted and junction seven for Harlow while we carry out our investigations.

We expect the road the remain shut into Sunday morning so please avoid the area and plan your journey.

If you saw anything, have any dash cam footage, or have any other information we need you to call us on 101 quoting incident 1337 of 26 September or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.