THE M11 southbound carriageway is expected to remain closed until the evening following a fatal car fire this morning.

The fire was reported near Junction 12, just after Barton, at about 8.10am.

The carriageway has been closed from Junction 12 but that closure will be moved back to Junction 14 from about 4pm. Motorists should follow diamond signs for the diversion, which will go via the A14.

Formal identification has not yet taken place of the man who died in the fire.

Anyone who saw the incident should contact police on 101.