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M11 near Stansted partially reopens after spill | M11 near Stansted partially reopens after spill |
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The northbound carriageway of a motorway in Essex has reopened after being shut when a lorry spilled chemicals across both carriageways. | |
The M11 southbound remains shut between junction eight for Bishop's Stortford and junction seven for Harlow while the "complex" clean-up continues, the Highways Agency said. | The M11 southbound remains shut between junction eight for Bishop's Stortford and junction seven for Harlow while the "complex" clean-up continues, the Highways Agency said. |
The overturned lorry has been recovered. | The overturned lorry has been recovered. |
Essex Fire Service said the chemicals were not hazardous. | Essex Fire Service said the chemicals were not hazardous. |
The motorway was closed in both directions near Stansted Airport from 17:10 BST on Thursday, with the northbound side opening at 06:00 BST on Friday. | The motorway was closed in both directions near Stansted Airport from 17:10 BST on Thursday, with the northbound side opening at 06:00 BST on Friday. |
The Highways Agency website said the roads was expected to fully reopen later this morning. | |
No other vehicles were involved in the crash. | No other vehicles were involved in the crash. |
Drains blocked-off | |
The chemicals were identified as melamine formaldehyde resin and phosphoric acid. | |
An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We were there in an advisory capacity, chemicals were contained on site and drains blocked to ensure the material could not run off site. | |
"Chemicals were tankered away to be disposed of correctly. There is no evidence or reports of any environmental impact." | |
A diversion is in place, but motorists have been urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes. | |
Essex Police said the lorry driver received cuts and bruises but was "not believed to be seriously injured" and he was due to be interviewed later. |