Essex drivers can expect delays this morning as a crash near the Dartford Tunnel is causing tailbacks of traffic into the county.

Emergency crews have now rushed to scene of the accident which happened on the M25 anticlockwise carriageway between junction 1B and 1A. Three lanes are now blocked as a result.

Traffic, caused by onlookers to the accident, is now backing from the A13 (junction 30) over the Queen Elizabeth II bridge in a clockwise direction towards Dartford.

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Drivers are advised to avoid the area where they can, and if possible find an alternative route.

 

Highways England tweeted: "M25 anticlockwise between J1B Blue Star Roundabout & J1A Little Brook Bridge lanes 2/3 & 4 are blocked due to a traffic collision.

"Emergency services are at scene dealing."