«Breaking News» Chaos at Stansted airport after lorry and motorbike crash closes M11

A motorcyclist died today in a hit-and-run crash on a motorway which caused five-hour delays for passengers heading to and from London Stansted Airport.

The M11 was shut in both directions during rush hour following the smash between junction eight for Stansted and seven for Harlow in Essex at about 5am this morning.

Essex Police said the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 60s, died after the crash - and the other vehicle involved 'failed to stop at the scene'. 

The M11 is a key route for people heading to the airport from the South East - and its closure has led to traffic snarling up on local roads including the A120 and A1184.

Almost all Stansted flights were still operating on time, although an easyJet flight to Amsterdam was delayed due to a cabin crew member being stuck in traffic. 

The scene of the fatal crash involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle on the M11 motorway today

The northbound and southbound lanes of the motorway in Essex were closed this morning

The chaos left many passengers facing missing their flights, with Ryanair saying customers affected would be moved to the next available plane for free.

The motorway has been closed in both directions - northbound between junctions seven and eight, and southbound between junctions six and eight.

Police eventually reopened the road in both directions after 3pm today, in time for the evening's rush hour, but their investigation was continuing.

Earlier, Matt Cornish, Harlow district commander for Essex Police, posted on Twitter: 'We will be starting to turn cars around on the M11 shortly. 

The M11 was shut in both directions during rush hour following the smash this morning

The chaos on the M11 motorway in Essex today left many passengers facing missing flights

'Please remain within your vehicles and follow instruction from Essex Roads Policing to allow this to happen quickly and safely.'

A Highways England spokesman said: 'M11 is now closed in both directions between J8 Stansted and J7 Harlow due to a serious collision involving a motorcycle.

'Emergency services including Essex Roads Policing are in attendance. Delays on approach. Please plan ahead if travelling in the area this morning.'

A Ryanair spokesman said: 'Customers travelling to/from Stansted Airport this morning should be aware of severe traffic disruption due to the closure of the M11 motorway. 

The M11 has been closed in both directions for a section in Essex, causing traffic chaos today

The accident happened on the M11 southbound today between Stansted and Harlow in Essex 

'Flights will depart as scheduled - customers who miss flights due to this closure will be transferred to the next available flight free of charge.'

And an easyJet spokesman said: 'easyJet would advise passengers travelling to and from Stansted Airport this morning to leave extra time to travel to the airport because of the closure of the M11 motorway which is causing severe traffic disruption around the airport.

'With the exception of a 30 minute delay on the Amsterdam flight whilst we waited for a crew member, our flights from the airport are currently running to schedule.

'We will be providing any passengers who miss their flights free of charge transfers to the next available flight. Whilst this is outside of our control we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.'

Meanwhile a Stansted spokesman said: 'The closure of the M11 has impacted some passengers travelling to London Stansted Airport by road, however the airport itself has been open and operating as normal all day. 

'Since early this morning, we have been advising passengers to check with highways authorities and their airlines for the latest information and advice, and we understand airlines including Ryanair and easyJet have been rebooking passengers on to later flights free of charge.'

And an earlier Essex Police statement added: 'A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the southbound M11 between Stansted and Harlow. A motorbike and a small dark-coloured vehicle were in collision at around 5am.

'Sadly, the rider of the motorbike – a man in his 60s – died at the scene and the dark-coloured vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Highways England said the M11 was shut in both directions between junctions seven and eight

Ryanair said customers affected would be moved to the next available plane for free

'The road has been closed in both directions: northbound between junctions seven and eight, and southbound between junctions six and eight.

'We anticipate the road will remain closed into this afternoon and we're working with Highways England to re-open it as soon as possible.

'Diversions are in place and officers are working to turn around vehicles which are currently in the traffic. Please avoid the area and plan your journey.'

Police added that they need witnesses to come forward, and want to talk someone who saw a small dark-coloured vehicle in the area or was overtaken by it. 

* Have you been affected by the chaos? Email: mark.duell@mailonline.co.uk * 

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