LIVE updates as M25 crash near Dartford Crossing causes SEVERE delays
Two lanes closed after serious collision on major motorway
Motorists face long delays after a serious crash on the M25.
Two lanes have been closed on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) following the collision, which happened at around 7.30am on Monday (January 23).
Emergency services are at the scene and traffic officers are directing traffic, but there are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes.
Highways England is advising motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes.
The incident has caused long tailbacks on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
The force said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a serious collision on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange).
"Two lanes are currently closed and there are severe delays in the area.
"Emergency services are at the scene and we would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible."
Highways England said in a statement: "Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 clockwise between Junction 1A (Dartford) and Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange) due to a serious collision.
"There are currently severe delays of up to 90 minutes in the area.
"We would advise motorists to avoid the area if possible and to seek alternative routes."
Traffic cameras show long queues of traffic on the approach to the Dartford Crossing, with delays also reported on the anti-clockwise carriageway.
Kent Police is asking drivers to be patient and to follow the directions of traffic officers.
