All lanes on the M25 anticlockwise near Dartford have been temporarily stopped following a crash. The incident occurred just after junction 1b for the A296, with congestion stretching towards junction 2 for the A2 at Darenth.
Traffic halted since late morning
Traffic was stopped at around 10.50am, according to Deb Gayen of Newsquest. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays in the area while emergency services respond to the scene.
Queues extend towards A2
The resulting queues are already reaching towards the A2 at Darenth, affecting drivers heading anticlockwise. Those in the area should consider alternative routes where possible.
Drivers caught in the queues are encouraged to send pictures and updates to deb.gayen@newsquest.co.uk. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.