Multiple-vehicle crash causes M25 delays

National Highways Night-time image of the M25, with various cars and lorries held up. Some vehicles have stopped across the lanes.National Highways
CCTV shows a police road block and a number of vehicles across the lanes

Motorists are facing long delays after six vehicles crashed on the M25 in Essex.

The accident happened at about 06:30 GMT on the anti-clockwise carriageway, between junction 27 for the M11 and junction 26 for Waltham Abbey.

National Highways said traffic was initially held, but two of four lanes had since reopened.

Essex Police said there had been no reported injuries.

National Highways said drivers were facing delays of about 80 minutes and traffic was backed up for about 10 miles (16km).

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