M11 Closed Near Stansted After Car Fire – Expect Delays
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 motorway after the road was closed when a car caught fire – one of the main routes to Stansted airport. Traffic has been stopped in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 while emergency services deal with the crash. This prolonged closure is wreaking havoc on tens of thousands of drivers, especially those trying to get to one of the busiest airports in Britain.
The incident unfolded early this afternoon when a vehicle caught fire between junction eight, which connects to the A120 near Bishop’s Stortford, and junction nine, which links to Saffron Walden. Authorities responded quickly, and all traffic was held in both directions to allow for a coordinated emergency response.
As a result of the fire, a fuel spillage occurred, exacerbating the situation and making the closure of the southbound carriageway necessary. The M11 is a key route for travelers heading to Stansted Airport, and this closure has caused a ripple effect on both local and long-distance travel.
