‘Severe’ delays of more than an hour back into Essex as part of M25 is CLOSED

THREE lanes have been closed on the M25 with "severe" delays back into Essex after reports of a crash.

Severe delays of more than an hour are being reported as three lanes are closed after a crash at junction 1B in Dartford, according to Essex County Council's traffic control.

M25 Clockwise- Three Lanes closed due to an accident at J1B Dartford.

Severe Delays back into Essex almost back to J29 (A127) pic.twitter.com/9vsUF5YorC^[1]

— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) April 25, 2024^[2]

All traffic was initially held for around half an hour, after the reported crash involving a car and a lorry.

Drivers are facing delays on the motorway almost back to junction 29 for the A127 in south Essex.

AA is reporting an average speed of five miles per hour.

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