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M25 crash: Warning of delays after lorry crash shuts motorway M25 crash: Rush hour delays after lorry crash shuts motorway
(about 2 hours later)
A lorry jack-knifed on the M25, causing the motorway to be closed and prompting warnings of delays ahead of the morning rush hour. A lorry jack-knifed on the M25, closing the motorway and causing delays during morning rush hour.
Two lanes remain closed on the anti-clockwise carriageway of the motorway after the crash in the early hours. Highways England warned motorists to "plan ahead" after the motorway in Essex was shut following the crash.
The lorry jack-knifed between junction 30 for Tilbury and Lakeside and junction 29 for the A127 in Essex. It said delays were being experienced around the area of the Dartford Tunnel during rush hour.
The four-lane road was closed for about three hours following the crash, which happened at about 02:45 GMT. The four-lane motorway was closed on the anti-clockwise carriageway for about three hours following the crash, which happened at 02:45 GMT.
While two lanes have reopened, recovery work is still taking place and the Highways England have warned motorists to expect delays. Two lanes remained closed until about 8am as police attended the scene, between junction 30 for Tilbury and Lakeside and junction 29 for the A127.
"Delays expected to build as we approach morning rush hour," it said in a tweet. After the motorway fully reopened, Highways England said in a tweet that delays were being experienced on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.
"Please allow extra journey time if travelling in the area." It said: "All lanes are now open however long delays remain on the approach to #A282 #Dartford #DartCharge.
The Highways Agency said all lanes should reopen by 10:45 GMT. "Please plan ahead if travelling in the region."
Essex Police said there were no serious injuries reported.Essex Police said there were no serious injuries reported.