Woman dies and man arrested following M11 crash

A woman has died following a crash on the M11 this morning (April 28). It happened around Newport, near junction 8 just before 6am and involved a single vehicle.

Emergency services attended and the road was quickly closed. Despite best efforts of paramedics on the scene, a woman in her 40s sadly died at the scene. Her family have since been made aware.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in custody.

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The northbound carriageway has since been re-opened but the southbound remains closed to allow for the recovery of the vehicle involved. Essex Police has thanked road users for their patience.

Essex Police are now appealing for witnesses. Detectives from Essex Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances around this collision.

Police are asking anyone who may have any dashcam or further information which could assist with the investigation to contact them, quoting incident number 216 of 28 April.

You can let the police know by submitting a report on their website or by using their online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about their website reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

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