M25 closed near Dartford Crossing after van overturns in horror crash as drivers face hour-long delays
Drivers are urged to plan ahead and to allow extra journey time with hour-long delays expected.
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The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J28 (for the A12, near Brentwood) and J27 (for the M11) due to a serious collision involving an overturned van.
There are long delays of 60 minutes with congestion back towards the Dartford Crossing.
All traffic was stopped at 9am, and there is no entry from J28.
Emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
Traffic is being diverted via local routes at this stage.
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