An 11-car pile-up on the M11 motorway has caused major delays.

Ambulance and fire crews worked to release two people trapped in two of the vehicles after emergency services were called to the crash near Newport, north Essex just after 6am.

The southbound carriageway between junctions eight and nine was closed.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "One of the northbound lanes has been closed for emergency vehicle use.

"Widespread disruption is expected during the rush-hour and drivers are advised to use other routes."