FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car which was alight on the M11 this morning.

The car was on fire between junctions 8 and 9 and one lane was closed for a short time.

Emergency services were at the scene just north of Junction 8 for the A120 and Stansted Airport, following the car fire that broke out shortly after 10.45am, today, July 23.

The fire service quickly put the fire out and all lanes were re-opened shortly after.