Drivers face five-mile queues near Stansted after multi-vehicle crash

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes on the M11 near Stansted, causing congestion (Picture: National Highways)

Motorists have been caught in traffic mayhem on the M11 near Stansted Airport after two multi-vehicle crashes.

Friday traffic is in a gridlock on the motorway north of Stansted after the back-to-back collisions today.

Drivers are being held in both directions between J10 Royston and J9 Newmarket after a serious multi-vehicle crash, with delays building up in the area.

Earlier, two lanes were closed southbound between junction J9 Newmarket and J8 Stansted Airport following another multi-vehicle crash.

The emergency services are on the scene, and vehicle recovery has been arranged.

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