A crash on the M25 near Upminster caused significant disruption this morning, closing two lanes on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 29 (Upminster) and Junction 30 (Thurrock).
The collision led to major delays as traffic was held while emergency services attended the scene. National Highways responded quickly to manage the situation, resulting in queues stretching back as vehicles came to a standstill.
A photo from the scene showed gridlock as emergency crews worked swiftly to clear the incident and restore traffic flow.
Essex Police confirmed that no officers were required on site and no injuries were reported, providing relief to drivers caught in the traffic.
The incident was cleared by around midday, with traffic conditions returning to normal shortly afterwards. Drivers are advised to monitor live travel updates before using busy routes like the M25 to avoid delays.
National Highways have been contacted for further comment regarding the crash.
Originally published by UKNIP.
