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There is heavy traffic on the M25 following an incident (Image: National Highways)
Drivers face massive delays after a multi-vehicle crash shut the M25 anti-clockwise in Essex between J30 (Thurrock) and J29 (Upminster) just after the Bell Common Tunnel.
National Highways said: “Traffic has been STOPPED on the M25 anti-clockwise in Essex between J30 (Thurrock) and J29 (Upminster) due to a multi-vehicle collision. All emergency services are in attendance. Long delays are building on approach.”
There were reports of queues forming to Enfield at J25, 24 miles away.
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Separate incident in Buckinghamshire
Inrix also reports that there’s been an incident on the M40 Northbound from J1 A40 (Denham Roundabout) to J1a M25.
There is congestion to Uxbridge back along the A40.
Recovery work is ongoing, with one lane closed.
There is “slow traffic”.
Disruption in Hertfordshire
Inrix reports disruption on the M25 anticlockwise after J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar).
This is due to an incident involving two vans and a car involved.
One lane is closed, and there is queueing traffic for 2.5 miles.
Pictures show aftermath of incident
CCTV images have shown traffic and emergency services at the scene following the incident.
Inrix says a van and two cars were involved.
There are “loong delays”.
Aftermath of the incident (Image: National Highways)
Traffic on the M25 (Image: National Highways)
Diversion in operation
A diversion is reportedly in operation.
This is via the A13 to Orsett, the A128 Brentwood Road.
Then the A127 to re-join at J29.
Van and two cars involved
Inrix reports that the incident involved a van and two cars.
The road is closed and there are “long delays”.
Traffic was “all stopped” at 9.05am
Where did the incident happen?
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports that the incident happened on the M25 anticlockwise.
There is disruption from J30 A13 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J29 A127 (Romford / Basildon).
There is congestion to J2 (Darenth Interchange) back through the Dartford Tunnels, which “will be held to prevent traffic sitting inside”.
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National Highways say traffic has been stopped anti-clockwise.
All emergency services are in attendance.
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