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Updated 20:08, 7 JUL 2020; News.

Will Rider Multimedia Journalist. Follow our live blog below for the latest traffic and travel updates: Key Events 13:28. Kent Police are managing the scene. If you are planning to travel over the Dartford Crossing into Kent today, try to avoid the area for the time being to prevent further congestion. Updated 21:25, 7 JUL 2020; News. There are several miles of delays following the incidentThere are long queues for M25 traffic on the anticlockwise carriageway following a collision involving a lorry.The crash happened at around 3.30pm this afternoon, (Tuesday, July 7), between junction 2 for the Darenth Interchange and the Dartford Tunnels.It is reported that a lorry collided into a crash barrier.Three lanes of the motorway were closed as a result of the accident which is causing queues stretching back around four miles.Highways England have now held all traffic while emergency services deal with the incident.A photograph from the incident shows  a heavy goods vehicle across two lanes after having hit the side barriers.A number of emergency vehicles, including police and ambulance crews have been dispatched to the scene.The traffic is expected to worsen as rush hour approaches.Police have confirmed that a man has died following the serious lorry collision on the M25 earlier today.All lanes have reopened after the lorry was successfully recovered from the motorway.However, there are still more than three miles of queues on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel as traffic starts to return to normal.With more than seven miles of queues, traffic officers have warned that drivers could face two-hour delays in the area.Diversions have been put in place to avoid congestion.A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “ Kent Police was called between junction 1b and 1a of the M25 at 3.23pm on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 following a report of a serious road traffic collision involving one vehicle.“South East Coast Ambulance Service have been called to the scene and three lanes are currently closed.For anyone travelling on the M25 at the moment you may want to avoid the anticlockwise stretch from the Dartford Tunnels to junction 2.There has been a serious collision, and we will be bringing you all the latest updates on the incident and traffic in the area.The accident caused major delays for the Dartford CrossingUnits from both Essex and Kent police are at the scene Highways England has said traffic has been released on the M25 and M26 in both directions.The A21 southbound exit slip from the M26 remains closed for the time being, however.Updated details of how to access the A21 southbound from the If travelling from the M25 clockwise bound for the A21 continue on the M26 to J2a.Exit and take the first exit of the roundabout on to the A22 southbound towards Godstone.At the roundabout with the A25 take the first exit. Will Rider Multimedia Journalist.

This is due to serious collision. South East Ambulance Service and two Kent Air Ambulances are on scene. There are several miles of delays following the incident. Share ; By. The M25 has been brought to a standstill after a serious crash involving a motorbike this afternoon (July 11).It is understood the accident took place by junction 5 for the M26, after the clockwise exit to the A21 Southbound.Traffic has been stopped while an air ambulance lands at the scene.Are you tired of having to scroll through social media or search for the latest news in Kent?It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - you can do it right at the top of this page in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms.Type your email address into the 'sign up to free daily alerts' box, press 'subscribe' and you're all set.Changed your mind?

Share ; By. There's an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every newsletter we send out.Kent Police received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle at 2.04pm on Saturday.Officers attended the scene on the M25 near the A21.At least four people can be seen queuing up alongside a stationary Mr Whippy van.M25 update: J5 anti-clockwise exit slip from M25 onto the A21 closed due to a serious incident/crash.

Share ; By. Live M25 Dartford Crossing traffic updates as lorry crashes into barrier bringing cars to a standstill. An air ambulance has landed at the scene . Person rushed to hospital KEY EVENT. Highways England is also advising road users wishing to use the A21 southbound from the M25 J5 to plan ahead and use alternative routes. Updated 17:54, 11 JUL 2020; News.

Mr Whippy is apparently popular with some motorists trapped in the queue. Appears to be on the A21 near/beneath the M25/M26 overbridges.

Traffic is at a standstill on the M25 (Image: Highways England) The M25 has been brought to a standstill after a serious crash involving a motorbike this afternoon (July 11). Emergency services are currently at the scene. Updated 10:01, 29 JUN 2020; News. Live M25 traffic updates as multi-vehicle crash brings motorway to a standstill.
Live M25 traffic updates after serious motorbike crash near A21 brings motorway to standstill. Paige Ingram.

Emergency services have rushed to the scene . Victoria Chessum. Head east on the A25 to join the A21 at Chipstead.If travelling on the M25 anti-clockwise bound for the A21 take the M26 eastbound.Exit at J2a and take the third exit from the junction roundabout on to the A20 southbound.At the junction with the A25 turn right and follow the A25 westbound to join the A21 at Chipstead.Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling in the area this afternoon.This map from Traffic England shows the effect of the closure on the surrounding road network.The dotted lines indicate the road is closed, black lines indicate it's not moving, with red, amber, then green indicating it's flowing more freely.This capture from a Highways England traffic camera shows what's going on at the scene.The anticlockwise carriageway is completely blocked with closure in place.A group of bikes can also be seen clustered at the front.Highways England has issued a statement on the crash.The A21 in Kent is closed southbound between the M25 J5 Chevening Interchange and the A25 junction near Chipstead. Two cars and two vans have been involved in a crash from junction 5 M26 to Clacket Lane Services .