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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Overturned lorry closes M11 motorway between Stansted and Harlow
Drivers are facing long delays after a crash on the M11 in motorway has been closed in both directions between Stansted Airport and Harlow after a goods lorry crossed the central reservation and overturned at about 16:30 services were sent to the scene near junction eight (Stansted/Bishop's Stortford) and said Essex Police said the road was likely to be closed for some Pipe, head of roads policing, said "clearly people are going to be missing their flights" and urged people not to walk up and down the hard shoulder. "There is trapped traffic between junction seven [Harlow Hastingwood] and eight northbound, and junction nine [A11] and eight southbound," he said."Diversions are in place, but it is having an impact on people trying to get to the airport."One plea - members of the public are leaving their vehicles and have started to walk up the hard shoulder of the motorway and we would ask [them] not to do that."We will get to members of the public as quickly as we can, but clearly people are going to be missing their flights at the airport." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Three drivers clocked at over 100mph in an hour
A road policing chief said he was left "horrified" after three drivers were caught driving at over 100 mph on a stretch within the space of an hour. Adam Pipe, from Essex Police, said one of his officers, who was carrying out speed checks on the A12 between Chelmsford and Witham, detected a total of 180 offences in just 60 minutes. One motorist was clocked driving at 140mph, another at 121mph - and a third at 110mph. They will all receive court summons, the force added. "It's totally unacceptable and is putting road users, as well as themselves, at risk of serious injury or death," Mr Pipe said. "I'm horrified to see drivers reaching twice the legal speed limit on our roads," he added. "We've seen a number of serious collisions on our roads this year, with people losing their lives." He said the force was committed to reducing speeds and officers were patrolling the roads network 24 hours a day, to catch irresponsible drivers and keep people safe. The patrol was carried out on Friday afternoon. Mr Pipe said: "I urge people to think about the consequences of driving too fast and the irreparable damage that can be caused. "Don't resort to speeding, it's never worth the devastating cost," he warned. The fixed penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on a driving licence. Drivers who exceed the limit by a significant margin can expect six points on a licence, as well as a court appearance and a driving ban, the RAC said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Speeding driver caught doing 84mph in 30mph zone Hundreds of motorists caught speeding by police Almost 100k speeding offences recorded in one year Essex Police
BBC News
08-06-2025
- BBC News
Three over 100mph speeding Essex drivers caught in an hour
A road policing chief said he was left "horrified" after three drivers were caught driving at over 100 mph on a stretch within the space of an hour. Adam Pipe, from Essex Police, said one of his officers, who was carrying out speed checks on the A12 between Chelmsford and Witham, detected a total of 180 offences in just 60 motorist was clocked driving at 140mph, another at 121mph - and a third at 110mph. They will all receive court summons, the force added."It's totally unacceptable and is putting road users, as well as themselves, at risk of serious injury or death," Mr Pipe said. 'Irreparable damage' "I'm horrified to see drivers reaching twice the legal speed limit on our roads," he added."We've seen a number of serious collisions on our roads this year, with people losing their lives."He said the force was committed to reducing speeds and officers were patrolling the roads network 24 hours a day, to catch irresponsible drivers and keep people safe. The patrol was carried out on Friday afternoon. Mr Pipe said: "I urge people to think about the consequences of driving too fast and the irreparable damage that can be caused."Don't resort to speeding, it's never worth the devastating cost," he warned. The fixed penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on a driving who exceed the limit by a significant margin can expect six points on a licence, as well as a court appearance and a driving ban, the RAC said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search for Shakedown bikers who 'flouted safety'
A police force has said it recorded about 50 motoring offences during a major motorcycle event. After a three-year break, the Southend Shakedown - which attracts hundreds of bikers - returned to the city in April. Essex Police and the city's council have praised most riders who went to the Easter Monday rally, but the force has appealed for help to trace those spotted acting dangerously. "If these riders act this way when they attend a popular public event, I have grave concerns as to how they behave on the road on a day-to-day basis," said Adam Pipe, head of roads policing. He added: "The overwhelming majority of bikers who took part in the Southend Shakedown did so responsibly – but we cannot ignore those who flouted road safety. "In 2025 alone, we've seen the tragic loss of more than 20 lives [on the roads]. "That number is heartbreaking, and we're determined to do all we can to stop more lives being lost." At the Shakedown, officers spotted 23 illegal, obscured or missing number plates and dealt with one "fail to stop" incident. The force said there were two careless riding incidents, and five riders without insurance. There were four seizures under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, as well as one seizure for antisocial driving. Police also dealt with untaxed vehicles, dangerous tyres, invalid MOTs, two minor collisions and criminal damage. After reviewing footage, officers identified 16 additional incidents of dangerous driving. Essex Police said it was hoping to track down those involved and urged anyone with information to contact them. Daniel Cowan, the Labour leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, said: "We want Shakedown to have a positive future in Southend, and that means keeping everyone safe and setting the right example for the years ahead." He added: "The return of Shakedown was a huge success. "Thousands of people came to Southend, families enjoyed the day, and seafront traders reported a welcome boost in business." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Bikers delighted with much-loved Shakedown's return Seafront motorcycle rally to return after hiatus Essex Police
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search for Shakedown bikers who 'flouted safety'
A police force has said it recorded about 50 motoring offences during a major motorcycle event. After a three-year break, the Southend Shakedown - which attracts hundreds of bikers - returned to the city in April. Essex Police and the city's council have praised most riders who went to the Easter Monday rally, but the force has appealed for help to trace those spotted acting dangerously. "If these riders act this way when they attend a popular public event, I have grave concerns as to how they behave on the road on a day-to-day basis," said Adam Pipe, head of roads policing. He added: "The overwhelming majority of bikers who took part in the Southend Shakedown did so responsibly – but we cannot ignore those who flouted road safety. "In 2025 alone, we've seen the tragic loss of more than 20 lives [on the roads]. "That number is heartbreaking, and we're determined to do all we can to stop more lives being lost." At the Shakedown, officers spotted 23 illegal, obscured or missing number plates and dealt with one "fail to stop" incident. The force said there were two careless riding incidents, and five riders without insurance. There were four seizures under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, as well as one seizure for antisocial driving. Police also dealt with untaxed vehicles, dangerous tyres, invalid MOTs, two minor collisions and criminal damage. After reviewing footage, officers identified 16 additional incidents of dangerous driving. Essex Police said it was hoping to track down those involved and urged anyone with information to contact them. Daniel Cowan, the Labour leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, said: "We want Shakedown to have a positive future in Southend, and that means keeping everyone safe and setting the right example for the years ahead." He added: "The return of Shakedown was a huge success. "Thousands of people came to Southend, families enjoyed the day, and seafront traders reported a welcome boost in business." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Bikers delighted with much-loved Shakedown's return Seafront motorcycle rally to return after hiatus Essex Police
