A major accident on the M11 southbound involving a tanker and two cars has brought traffic to a standstill near Junction 7 (A414 London Road, Harlow).

Traffic Disruption and Road Closures

Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the multi-vehicle collision earlier today. As a result, all traffic is temporarily being held, leading to long queues and severe delays for motorists traveling towards London.

Traffic monitoring services have reported significant congestion in the surrounding areas, with delays building rapidly.

Emergency Response

Police, fire crews, and paramedics are currently at the scene. It is not yet confirmed if there are any serious injuries.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said:
“We are dealing with a collision on the M11 southbound involving a tanker and two cars. We ask drivers to avoid the area where possible and allow extra time for their journeys.”

Traffic Advice

Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes and check live traffic updates before traveling. The closure is expected to remain in place while emergency services assess the situation and clear the scene.

Motorists are urged to use diversion routes via the A414 and M25 to bypass the affected section of the motorway.

Ongoing Updates

This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as soon as they become available.

If you’re caught in traffic, follow Highways England and Essex Police for the latest updates.