London travel news LIVE: M25 closed in Surrey after three-vehicle crash as Liverpool Street trains cancelled

A crash is causing long tailbacks on the M25 (stock picture) (PA Wire)

A crash is causing long tailbacks on the M25 (stock picture) (PA Wire)

Motorists on the M25 are facing long delays on Tuesday morning with the motorway shut clockwise in Surrey following a crash between two cars and a lorry.

Lanes are closed between Junction 5 and Junction 6 as recovery work continues, with traffic queueing for about eight miles.

Meanwhile trains between London Liverpool Street and Chingford are cancelled after an object became caught on overhead wires between Walthamstow Central and Wood Street, blocking the line.

As a result, trains are currently unable to run between Liverpool Street and Chingford.

The Overground is partially suspended as a result, with National Rail reporting that disruption is expected until at least 11am.

Follow latest updates below.

‘Major disruption’ affecting Stansted Airport and London train services

06:46 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Major disruption is affecting a number of train services this morning, operating to and from Stansted Airport.

Lines have reopened following fallen tree on the overhead electric wires near Roydon yesterday, but National Rail says trains may still cancelled or delayed until 9am.

Routes affected are:

  • Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge North, and between Stratford and Bishops Stortford

  • Stansted Express services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport

  • CrossCountry services between Birmingham New Street and Stansted Airport