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M25 closed in Essex after anticlockwise multi-vehicle crash M25 closed in Essex after anticlockwise multi-vehicle crash
(about 3 hours later)
Traffic is being held while emergancy services respond. Following the incident traffic approaching the Dartford Crossing was being periodically stopped to prevent stationary traffic within the tunnels
A major motorway has been closed after a multi-vehicle crash. Three people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash closed a major motorway at about 08:50 BST.
Emergency services were called to the M25 anticlockwise between junction 30 at Thurrock and junction 29 near Upminster, Essex. Emergency services were called to a three vehicle crash on the M25 anti-clockwise in Essex between junction 30 at Thurrock and junction 29 near Upminster.
Traffic caught within the closure will not be allowed past the scene, a National Highways spokesperson said. Firefighters from Grays and Orsett said they rescued two casualties at the scene.
Congestion also built to the Dartford tunnels, with vehicles held to prevent traffic building inside. A spokesperson from the East of England Ambulance Service said: "Three ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle were sent to the scene."
All emergency services were in attendance Three patients were transported to Basildon University Hospital for further assessment and treatment
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