Fatal crash closes two lanes of M11 in Essex

A man has been killed in a crash on the M11 in Essex which has closed two lanes of the London-bound carriageway.

The collision between two white DAF heavy goods vehicles happened just before 0700 BST at Chigwell between junctions 5 and 4.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a man in his 40s from Hertfordshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the road would be closed until about 1100 BST while investigations were carried out.

Motorists are advised to find an alternative route where possible.