Overview

• A car fire between Junction 10 and Junction 8 ruptured its fuel tank and caused a severe spillage across the carriageway.
• Emergency crews halted traffic in both directions before partially reopening the northbound side under restrictions.
• National Highways is leading hazardous spillage clearance and wreckage removal to make the route safe.
• Southbound drivers are diverted onto the A120 or a longer circuit via the A505, A10 and A414 and advised to allow extra travel time.
• Persistent congestion around Stansted Airport shows no sign of easing as the southbound carriageway remains shut with reopening date unknown.