M25 closed in both directions after horror crash near M11 junction with carnage expected to last hours
A HORROR crash near the M11 junction has led to carnage on the M25 with roads in both directions closing.
The incident has impacted traffic going anticlockwise and led to a double-lane closure.
It was reported the accident occurred at 11.10am this morning before junction 27 on the M11.
All traffic is being temporarily held as a result of the incident with congestion carnage estimated to last hours.
Ambulance services were called at 11.07am this morning to reports of a road traffic collision.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We sent resources to the scene, including a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer.
“The incident is ongoing and we are currently at the scene with our emergency services partners.”
Traffic reporting system INRIX says that there is queueing traffic for four miles and debris along the road is causing delays.
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area where possible.
At midday, a spokesperson from National Highways added: “The anticlockwise carriageway is closed between J28 and J27 following a serious collision just after 11am.
“The Air Ambulance is in attendance along with the emergency services.
“There is currently around seven miles of stationary traffic.”
For motorists amid the congestion, National Highways have suggested a diversion route using the A12 towards London.
Drivers in the jam from the M25 junction 28 exit slip roundabout are urged to follow the roadside hollow squares diversion symbol.