On the scene, heavy-duty machinery could be seen moving scraps out of the area as crews worked to clear the debris.

The Sunport served a record-breaking 5.49 million travelers in 2024, and it's adding more new, nonstop destinations, as well as retail and restaurant concepts, this year.

Traffic has been stopped between J7a towards Harlow and J8 towards Stansted Airport, due to a road-collision. Traffic officers and police are in attendance. More information to follow shortly.