M11 completely shut for ‘several hours’ with drivers facing major delays as man airlifted out with ‘leg injuries’
COPS completely closed down the M11 for several hours as a man was airlifted to hospital with leg injuries.
The motorway was shut in both directions due to a "collision" at around 2.35pm which left a man seriously injured.
An air ambulance attended the scene and it is understood the incident unfolded on the northbound carriageway.
The motorway has now reopened, Essex Police confirmed.
A statement read: "Thank you for your patience following a collision on the M11. The SB and part of NB carriageway has reopened.
"A man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance with injuries to his leg.
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"Delays are expected to continue for the coming hours, plan accordingly."
Drivers were warned that roads were shut between junction 6, heading towards M25 junction 27, and junction 5, A1168 Chigwell Lane.
It was reported that the incident occurred on the northbound carriage, but traffic was stopped in both lanes.
A diversion was put in place by National Highways for commuters but drivers were strongly advised to avoid the area.
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Those having to divert were told to follow the solid diamond diversion signs leading traffic through Woodford, Loughton, and Waltham Abbey to then rejoin the M11 via the M25
Drivers on the southbound carriage were advised to follow a solid circle diversion sign.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called just before 2.30pm with reports of a collision on the northbound M11, between junctions 5 and 6.
"An ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
"An adult man was transported by road to The Royal London Hospital for treatment for a serious lower leg injury."