A lorry crash on the M11 is causing chaos for people who are trying to catch flights from Stansted Airport.

The northbound carriageway is closed, meaning holiday makers are struggling to make their flights on time.

Ryanair has said that its customers who miss their flight due to closures on the M11 will be transferred to the next available flight for free.

The company has said flights will not be cancelled, and will run as planned, but customers who can't get to the airport due to delays will be put on a later plane.

M11 crash today

The delays have been caused by a crash involving two lorries and a car.

The accident happened in the early hours of this morning (January 25) at around 5.20am.

It resulted in a fuel spillage and the road is closed while emergency services work at the scene.

It has been reported an air ambulance has landed.

Traffic is stationary and a  diversion is in place  - drivers are being urged to exit at J6 and follow the solid diamond symbol on the M25 anti-clockwise to J25.

At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the A10 northbound (great Cambridge Road).

Motorists should then then turn right onto the A120 to then re-join on the M11 at junction 8.

Highways England have advised drivers who planned to use the road to allow plenty of extra time for their journey or consider alternative routes if possible.

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