Drivers 'filmed M11 crash scene'

POLICE SAY they were "shocked and amazed" at the number of motorists caught filming the aftermath of a motorway car crash in Essex on their phones while still driving.

Officers were called to the rush hour collision involving a silver VW Golf and blue Vauxhall Zafira which struck each other on the southbound carriageway of the M11 near Loughton.

Paramedics and firefighters also attended the incident at 8.30am on Monday.

Those involved only suffered minor injuries. But while the emergency services were dealing with the crash, drivers on both carriageways were seen slowing down to see the damage and the casualties being treated.

Pc Paul Marks, who attended the scene, said: "Slowing down to a crawling speed while others behind you are travelling at motorway speeds is obviously dangerous to those with common sense, but sadly not to a number of motorists who were more interested in capturing us at work on their mobiles.

"We were trying to get the cars out of the road and ensure the casualties were taken away safely.

"We were amazed to see people filming the scene on their mobiles while still driving."

Essex Police said officers had obtained the registration numbers of some of the motorists involved and said they would be served with notices of intended prosecution for using a mobile device while driving.

By Press Association reporters