An appeal has been launched for eyewitnesses after a “serious” crash that shut the M11.

The stretch between junctions 6 and 5 was shut this morning (May 5) after a black vehicle left the road on the southbound carriageway.

Police were called to the scene before 6.10am to close the M11 and it is likely this will last throughout the morning.

Essex Police hopes to talk to anyone who was driving along the area between 2.30am and 6am for further information.

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A spokesperson said: “Officers are working to establish when this happened and need anyone who saw what happened or has any dash cam footage to contact us.”

Motorists are advised to avoid the area this morning as disruptions continue.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage should report it to essex.police.uk or calling 101 quoting reference 142 of 5 May.

You can also contact anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.