A serious crash has closed the M11 this morning (Tuesday, August 26). A lorry and a car were involved in the crash, which has left the road closed in both directions near Cambridge.
A vehicle drove through the central reservation, according to traffic monitoring company Inrix. The East of England Ambulance Service has confirmed that three people were injured, including one person who has suffered serious injuries.
Traffic is queueing from junction 11 (Cambridge Road) to junction 12 (Grantchester Road), and moving slowly on some of the main routes through Cambridge as traffic diverts – including the A1134 (Queens Road).
National Highways first reported the incident at 5.16am and is describing the crash as "serious". The road is likely to remain closed until this afternoon, according to National Highways.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at about 4.50am today with reports of a collision on the M11 at junction 11 Trumpington involving a car and a lorry. Emergency services are at the scene. There are significant delays."
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Diversions are still in place as the road remains closed for emergency repairs. You can find out more about the diversions here.
There are severe delays along the M11 from junction 11 at the A10 Cambridge South and Harston up to junction 12 at Cambridge. This is due to emergency repairs taking place.
Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "M11 in both directions closed, severe delays due to emergency repairs and earlier accident from J11 A10 (Cambridge South / Harston) to J12 (Cambridge). Congestion to Local roads surrounding both junctions, especially Trumpington road into and out of Cambridge."
The M11 remains closed in both directions between junction 11 and 12, as repair work is carried out.
The crash involved a lorry and a car, and is also believed to have involved a vehicle crashing into the central reservation barrier.
Three people were injured and taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, including one person who suffered serious injuries.
For a reminder of the diversion routes, read this article.
The M11 is still closed in both directions between junction 11 and junction 12. Workers are currently carrying out repairs to the central reservation barrier, according to traffic monitoring company Inrix.
Inrix continued:
The M11 is closed in both directions, with severe delays due to emergency repairs. Congestion is backing up to junction 10 (Duxford), and also diverting down the A10 to Harston and north into Cambridge. There are northbound queues at Trumpington, and there is heavy traffic via the Fen Causeway."
The M11 remains closed between junction 11 and junction 12, more than seven hours since the East of England Ambulance Service was first called (at 4.50am).
Get an overview of everything we know so far by following this link.
Cambridgeshire County Council has reported that some delays in and around Cambridge have eased, although heavy traffic remains along some roads.
The M11 is still closed, while accident investigation work is carried out and road repairs are taking place.
The M11 remains closed in both directions between junction 11 and junction 12 as road repairs are taking place. Accident investigation work is also being carried out.
Queues are backing up to junction 10 at Duxford, according to traffic monitoring company Inrix. There are also northbound queues at Trumpington, while heavy traffic can be seen along the Fen Causeway, Inrix explains.
Cambridgeshire Police has confirmed that a lorry and a car were involved in the crash on the M11, near Cambridge. Significant delays continue.
National Highways has reported that the M11 is likely to remain closed between junction 11 and junction 12 until this afternoon.
Three people have been injured in the crash this morning, which is believed to have involved a vehicle hitting the central reservation.
One person is in hospital with serious injuries following the M11 crash near Cambridge this morning, while two others have also been injured.
Find out more, including a comment by the East of England Ambulance Service, by following this link.
Around four and a half hours have passed since National Highways first reported the M11 crash near Cambridge.
So far, we know:
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Cambridgeshire County Council has reported delays on the following routes, due to the M11 crash this morning:
The M11 crash has closed the road between junction 11 and junction 12, and there is congestion backing up to junction 14.
National Highways is asking people to "please allow extra journey time" if the closure impacts their planned route.
The M11 remains closed in both directions between junction 11 and junction 12.
Diversion routes are in place for drivers impacted by the M11 closure.
Find the diversion routes by following this link.
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson commented:
Police are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the M11 at J11. The road has been closed in both directions to allow emergency services to deal with the incident and motorists are advised to avoid the area."
The M11 is closed in both directions between junction 11 and junction 12.
The road is likely to be closed for a long time, according to National Highways.
