THREE lanes are closed on the M25 near Dartford Crossing with long delays into south Essex after a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.
The lanes are closed on the M25 clockwise at junction 1 in Dartford with delays back to junction 30 in south Essex, close to the A13 junction.
This comes after a multi-vehicle crash on the motorway in Dartford, according to Essex Travel News.
Lanes 1 and 2 are closed on the #A282 southbound #DartfordCrossing between J1A and J1B due to a multi-vehicle collision.
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) October 25, 2024
There are 5 miles congestion on approach causing 45 min delays above normal journey time.
Please allow extra journey time if in the area. pic.twitter.com/XrTQNpcYsC
National Highways says there is five miles of traffic at the Dartford Crossing due to the incident, causing severe 45-minute delays.
- More to follow
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