DRIVING conditions across parts of west Essex have been described as "pretty horrendous" as motorists remain stranded in their cars.

Essex Police say the M11 is the "big problem".

Police are dealing with a series of minor road accidents, but say that no injuries have been reported.

Spokeswoman Kim Perks said: We are doing are best to clear that (the accident) but the conditions are so bad that they are hindering us as much as they are the drivers."

Among the incidents are articulated lorries stuck on French drains at the side of the road.

January 31, 2003 09:00