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🕐 Last verified 9 May, 17:03

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM11
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedSat 9 May, 17:03
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-25858689
Views287

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M11 southbound between J7 and J6 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The M11 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 9 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 9 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Is the M11 closed?

Not fully. There were lane closures on the M11 southbound J7 to J6 at 15:29 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026. See the M11 right now.

What happened on the M11 on 9 May 2026?

Crash on the M11 southbound J7 to J6 in Southbound, reported at 17:03 UK time on Sat 9 May. Lane closures. Still live.

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