A lorry has crashed through the barriers of the M25 and is now overhanging the side of a bridge, prompting a major closure of the motorway. The incident occurred on the anti-clockwise carriageway at junction 2 south of Dartford, Kent, and was reported to Kent Police at about 13:20 BST.
Highways England has warned that a 'complex recovery and repair operation' is underway and the roads will be closed for some time. The A2 is also shut in both directions as a result of the crash, which saw part of the lorry's trailer go through the safety barrier.
Significant damage has been caused, and congestion has stretched up to 6 miles (10km) approaching the Dartford Crossing. Delays are affecting traffic on the M25 from junction 4 on the anti-clockwise carriageway, as well as over the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on the clockwise carriageway.
Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for journeys in the area or to consider alternative routes to avoid the disruption.
