OFFICERS investigating a serious collision on the M11 yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 June) are now in a position to confirm that a man has sadly died.

Police were called at just after 2.30pm to reports of a collision involving an HGV and two vehicles between junctions 7 and 8.

Emergency services attended the scene and despite the best efforts of all involved the driver of one of the cars, a 21-year-old man, died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.

A second man was taken to hospital with injuries which are described as life-threatening.

The 57-year-old driver of the HGV was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and causing injury by careless driving. He has been released on police bail.

The motorway was closed for around 12 hours while care was given, a full investigation was carried out, and the road was repaired.

Their enquiries are on-going.

If you have any information or dashcam footage in relation to this incident, then please get in touch.

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Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

Please quote reference 0691 of 16 June.