M25 travel chaos after multi-car crash sparks delays with 24-mile queues
The M25 was closed anti-clockwise in Essex between J30 (Thurrock) and J29 (Upminster) due to a multi-vehicle crash.
M25: Traffic cameras show long queues near Dartford
Drivers faced 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.
Police said the incident reportedly involved three vehicles, and left one person injured. Another was "trapped" in their vehicle.
National Highways said earlier this morning: "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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Incident now clear
Inrix has stopped reporting on the incident, which suggests it has cleared.
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M25 'reopened'
Inrix says the M25 has reopened after the incident.
It was shut from J30 to J29 Romford for two hours, until just after 11am.
There are still "long delays".
Inrix reports congestion to J3 M20 Swanley Interchange, with holds at the Dartford Tunnel to prevent traffic sitting inside.
One injured, another 'trapped in vehicle'
Essex Police has released a statement about the incident.
We are at the scene of a collision on the #M25, between junctions 29 and 30 on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
It was reported three vehicles were involved in a collision at about 8.50am, leaving one person with injuries and another person trapped in their vehicle.
Paramedics attended the scene and treated one woman, and firefighters attended the scene and freed another person from a vehicle.
The road remains partially blocked while emergency services make the scene safe.
Drivers should check before they travel and plan their journeys accordingly.
Latest update
National Highways says the M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J30 (Thurrock) and J29 (Upminster) due to a multi-vehicle collision.
All emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.
Buckinghamshire incident cleared
Inrix says the incident in Buckinghamshire has been cleared.
All lanes are reportedly open.
Traffic has "returned to normal".
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".
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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