‘Serious’ lorry crash on M11 as police warn road will be closed ‘for some time’

Officers are at the scene and a diversion is in place

The M11 will be closed for “some time” after a “serious” lorry crash on the M11 on Friday, June 12. Cambridgeshire Police are at the scene of a crash near to the A505 at Duxford.

The crash happened just after 12pm involving a lorry and two other vehicles. The southbound carriageway will remain closed for some time, according to the force.

Police have warned motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Anyone with information, including dash cam footage, is urged to report this online quoting incident 219 of June 12. Alternatively, call 101.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix, said: “M11 Southbound closed, queueing traffic for three miles due to serious accident, two lorries and a van involved from J10 A505 (Duxford) to J9 A11 (Saffron Walden). Congestion to onlookers opposite, and the A505 across the M11 towards Pampisford.”

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “Officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the M11, near to A505 at Duxford. The collision involves a HGV and two other vehicles and took place at just after midday.

“The southbound carriageway is closed, and is likely to be so for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.”

National Highways has advised drivers to follow the following diversion signposted by the hollow square symbol:

• Exit the M11 at J10 and take the 1st exit on to the A505;
• At the roundabout with the A1301, take the 3rd exit on to the A1301;
• Travel on the A1301 heading towards Stumps Cross;
• At Stumps Cross continue over 2 mini roundabouts and follow the entry slip to rejoin the M11 at J9A;
• Continue on the M11 to merge onto J9.

A spokesperson said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”