M40-M25 junction: Lorry crash causes standstill traffic
M40-M25 junction: Lorry crash causes standstill traffic

Traffic is being held in both directions at the junction of two motorways outside London following a lorry crash.

The incident took place as a lorry travelling southbound on the M40 crashed and crossed the central reservation. All traffic is being "temporarily held", causing queues of vehicles amid a busy rush hour.

Location of the incident

The accident is located on the M40 at junction 1A with the M25. Drivers are facing "long delays" as a result.

The incident happened at the junction of the M40 and M25, with traffic on the M40 in Buckinghamshire held in both directions.

Live coverage ongoing

Live updates are being provided as the situation develops. The latest update, posted at 17:12 BST, confirmed that traffic remains affected.

Further information will be released as soon as it becomes available.