In a significant disruption today, the M2 motorway near London has been closed due to a severe collision that occurred around 10 am. The incident, involving a large van, resulted in the vehicle landing in a ditch adjacent to the motorway.

Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the collision, and recovery work is currently underway. The impact of the crash was such that a significant section of the M2 has been closed for safety and recovery operations.

The closure affects a stretch of the motorway between junction 6 (A251) and junction 5 (A249) near the Stockbury roundabout. Authorities have announced that this section is likely to remain closed until at least 5 pm today to facilitate the recovery of the wrecked vehicle and the subsequent cleanup operation.

The incident has caused long delays, with queues of traffic building up around the affected area. Highways England has issued a statement advising drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Motorists planning to travel through this section of the M2 are being urged to adjust their plans accordingly.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and further details are expected to be released as the situation develops. In the meantime, drivers are advised to stay informed about the latest traffic updates and plan their journeys with the current road closure in mind.