Update: 2015 hrs
M25 Essex – Long delays on M25 anticlockwise before J31 A1306 Arterial Road West Thurrock, because of an accident involving a car and a lorry earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J4, A21 (Orpington).
Update: 1845hrs
M25 Essex – Two lanes closed and long delays on M25 anticlockwise before J31 A1306 Arterial Road West Thurrock, because of an accident involving a car and a lorry and recovery work.
Tailbacks for ten miles. Congestion to J3, M20 (Swanley Interchange).
Statement from Fire Service
Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry on the M25 between junction 31 and 30. One person was trapped by their injuries in the car, crews used specialist cutting equipment to remove the roof the vehicle. The casualty was released from the car by 17:03hrs.
Update: 1750 hrs
From Highways Agency
At the Dartford crossing, we’ve re-opened the west tunnel. East tunnel remains closed due to accident. Queues back to #M25 J3
Update: 1740 hrs
M25 Essex – Queuing traffic and two lanes closed on M25 anticlockwise at J31 A1306 Arterial Road West Thurrock, because of an accident involving a car and a lorry and recovery work. Congestion to J3, M20 (Swanley Interchange).
Update: 1735 hrs
M25- recovery is underway + cones have been set up so hopefully lane one can be opened soon.
M25: one lane now open past the scene of the crash just after Dartford Tunnel
Update: 1710 hrs
YT understands that the incident is after the exit to the tunnel (so on the Thurrock side).
Incident: 1700 hrs
M25 Kent – M25 closed and stationary traffic anticlockwise at Dartford Tunnel, because of an accident involving a car and a lorry.
Congestion to J2, A2 (Darenth Interchange).
