M25 live traffic updates as crash involving car and lorry near A127 sliproad shuts motorway with miles of delays

A crash on the M25 has shut the road near the A127 © Motorway Cameras A crash on the M25 has shut the road near the A127

The M25 has been shut after a serious crash between a car and lorry near the A127 junction. The incident was first reported at around 11am on Friday morning (May 26).

It is unknown if there are any casualties or fatalities in connection to the crash. Congestion is also being reported to the A13, near to Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Traffic analysis INRIX reads: “M25 anticlockwise before J29 A127 (Romford / Basildon). Congestion to J30 A13 (Lakeside). Accident, a car and a lorry involved, all traffic being temporarily held. Stationary traffic just after 11:00, all stopped just before 11:30.”

EssexLive has contacted relevant emergency services for more details.

Follow this live blog for the latest news and updates as the situation unfolds.