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Statement from Essex Police

We are currently at the scene of a collision on the Northbound track of the M11 between junction six and seven.

At 8.40am today, Saturday 30 January, our officers were travelling on the M11 in response to an emergency when a collision occurred between our car and a Nissan being driven by a member of the public between Junction 6 (Theydon Interchange) and Junction 7 (Hastingwood Interchange).

The female driver of the vehicle suffered suspected spinal injuries and paramedics were called to the scene to treat her. Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening or serious.

A number of our officers also attended the scene to support those involved. The carriageway was closed for a short time but has now reopened.

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Confirmation of non-injury collision and road has now re-opened.

Photograph supplied by Anna Willis

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