M25 Lanes Partially Reopen After Crash Chaos

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A section of the M25 has now partially reopened after a fatal crash caused long delays on the motorway and its surrounding area.

Two lanes on the clockwise and anti-clockwise stretch between junctions 26 and 27 are now working in each direction after being shut all day.

The Highways Agency said delays were down to 15 minutes and that normal traffic conditions were expected from 5.30pm.

One man, believed to be a 39-year-old from Leicester, died in the crash near Waltham Abbey.

Four others were taken to hospital following the accident at 1.50am, Essex Police said.

The crash involved several vehicles, including lorries, and some people were trapped in their cars.

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Gallery: M25 Gridlock After Fatal Crash

A serious crash in which one person died led to part of the M25 being closed. Pic: ‏@EEAST_HART

Three people were also taken to hospital. Pic: ‏@EEAST_HART

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Aerial pictures of rescue vehicles clearing the crash scene

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Debris from the crash was scattered across both carriageways

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It is understood a number of vehicles crossed the central reservation and ended up on the other side of the road.

It led to long delays on the M25 and heavy traffic in the surrounding area, with chaotic scenes reported during the morning rush hour.

Transport for London said traffic was particularly heavy on the A13, A127, A12, M11, A10 and the A406 North Circular Road as a result of diversions.

Matt Abbott, a chief reporter for various local newspapers in Essex, tweeted: "Some of the worst traffic I've seen as M25 closure has huge impact on roads in W Essex. Ongar gridlocked. I'm now at standstill in Brook St."

"Nearly 3 hours on the m25 and not completed one junction!!! #essex stretch is a nightmare," tweeted Mark Nash from Brentwood.

People heading to some of London's airports were also affected. Adrian Wood from Berkshire tweeted: "First ever flight missed!! Crash on M25".

Bus operator Arriva also reported delays to all its Watford routes.

Essex Police said debris had been scattered on both sides of the motorway and advised drivers to take alternative routes.

The East of England Ambulance Service, who first attended the accident, confirmed that one person had died.

A spokeswoman said: "Unfortunately despite the best efforts of the crew, one patient sadly died at the scene.

"Three other patients with non-life threatening injuries were taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for further care."

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