One person is trapped in a vehicle on the M11 after a collision involving six vehicles.
Emergency services were called at around 7.10am to the accident, which took place between junction 5, Chigwell Lane, and junction 4, North Circular Road.
They remain on the scene.
The M11 southbound remains blocked with tailbacks forming and motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes.
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