Tragic M11 Crash: Driver Dies After Vehicle Transporter Overturns
Deadly Smash Blocks M11 Southbound for Hours
Emergency services raced to the M11 southbound just after 10.05am between junctions 8 (Bishop’s Stortford) and 9 (Newmarket) following a serious crash. A small vehicle transporter carrying a white van overturned, trapping the driver inside.
Paramedics fought to save the man but he sadly died at the scene.
Southbound Carriageway Remains Closed Amid Diesel Spill and Investigation
While the northbound side reopened earlier, the southbound carriageway is expected to stay shut for several hours. Forensic teams are conducting a thorough examination while crews clear a hazardous diesel spill.
Sweltering Drivers Stuck in Traffic – Police Urge Patience
Officers are working with partners to ease giant tailbacks and have been handing out bottled water to stranded motorists enduring the heat. Drivers are warned not to risk turning around or using the hard shoulder, which blocks emergency access.
Police stress: “Please wait for instructions before making any manoeuvres.” A diversion route is in place – full details at 123 from 7am-11pm or call 101. Quote incident 427 of today’s date when reporting.
