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M25 fire LIVE: Commuters face rush-hour chaos as huge queues after crash

A crash on the M25 has caused the road to be blocked as huge queues begin to form

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By Olivia Beeson, UK & World News Reporter, Bradley Jolly

Motorists are facing rush-hour mayhem as a stretch of the M25 has been blockedclockwise following a crash

Huge queues are forming as the M25 clockwise between J12 London and J13 Windsor is currently blocked due to the collision.

Emergency services are on scene.

According to National Highways there are currently delays of 30 minutes and six miles of congestion on the approach.

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Road reopens but delays remain

The road has reopened. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "There are currently residual delays of 30 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach but these should now start to ease."

Six miles of congestion

There is six miles of congestion on the M25 following a crash, a seperate incident to the vehicle fire earlier. 

M25 reopens

The M25 is now open clockwise between J20 Kings Langley and J21 Abbots Langley.

According to National Highways there are no significant delays.

Closure in place for over 10 hours

The M25 has been shut due to the incident for over 10 hours. The vehicle fire occurred just before 8pm on Tuesday, April 21.

Three miles of congestion

According to National Highways there are currently three miles of congestion on approach to the closure, causing 20 minute delays.

A spokesperson said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.

"Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

Long delays for drivers

There are currently three miles of congestion on approach to the closure causing 20 minute delays above normal travel time. 

Diversion route

Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle on road signs:Leave the M25 at J20 and at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A21 towards London.  Follow the A41 to the A41/A405 Leavesden Green junction and take the exit slip onto the A405. Continue on the A405 back to the M25 J21A and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit back onto the M25 clockwise. 
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