A lane on a major road has been closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

The lane, travelling clockwise on the M25, has been affected between J27 (M11) and J28 (Brentwood, A12) due to the accident.

Essex Police arrived at the scene earlier this afternoon (August 9), with the Highways England team also attending.

It's understood there are approximately 6.5 miles of congestion, expected to add at least 60 minutes onto usual travel times. 

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and find an alternative route where possible.

We will bring you more as we have it.

Read more:

Police seize £200,000 in drug money and shut down 11 operations in six months

Major road sees carriageway blocked after four-vehicle crash