A major section of the M25 has been closed near the Dartford Tunnel this morning following a serious multi-vehicle crash, causing significant disruption for drivers in Essex.
The anticlockwise carriageway between Junction 30 (Thurrock) and Junction 29 (Upminster) has been completely shut while emergency services respond to the incident.
Motorists can get live updates through the National Highways website (www.trafficengland.com), travel apps, and the regional X (formerly Twitter) feed. Additional information is also available via the 24/7 National Highways contact centre on 0300 123 5000.
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This incident comes amid a series of recent traffic disruptions on key commuter routes across the southeast, raising concerns about road safety and emergency response times during peak travel periods.
Further updates will follow as more details are confirmed.
