A serious collision occurred on the M25 motorway, prompting the landing of an air ambulance at the scene.
Only one lane remains closed, according to the traffic monitoring site Inrix. Congestion has spread to routes through Enfield and Edmonton, including the North Circular around the Great Cambridge Interchange, as drivers attempt to avoid the M25.
"Traffic is currently STOPPED on the #M25 anti-clockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J24 (#PottersBar) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Delays are building on approach. Please allow for extra journey time." — National Highways East
Police were seen at the scene following the accident.
"#M25 is CLOSED anti-clockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J23 (#PottersBar) due to a collision. Delays of 60 mins, 4 miles of congestion. The injury is not as serious as initially feared. *Updates to follow v soon. The M25 clockwise is NOW OPEN between J23 (#A1M) and J25."
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan alternate routes.
This incident on the M25 caused major traffic delays, but the situation is improving with partial reopening and no severe injuries reported.
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