The M25 is being upgraded as a four-vehicle crash closes the road with severe delays

National Highways say the M25 remains closed between J25 and J27 at Epping after a serious collision.

One person has been hospitalized with serious injuries after a collision on the M25 involving two lorries.

We are awaiting further information from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST).

The road closure remains in place while investigations continue.

The M25 clockwise is closed from J25 A10 (Enfield) to J27 for the M11 due to a serious accident involving two lorries.

There are severe delays with a 12 mile queue and congestion to Potters Bar (J24).

The M25 was closed at J26 to Waltham Abbey from 5.30am and then from J25 just before 7.30am.

Essex Police say one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road closure will remain in place while investigations continue.

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In a statement, police confirmed that four vehicles were involved and that one person suffered serious injuries. They announced that the road will remain closed while the scene is cleared.

Essex Police said: “We were called to a collision involving four vehicles on the M25 at junction 26 clockwise shortly after 5.30am this morning (Wednesday 26 June). The officers intervened together with their colleagues from the fire department and from the ambulance.

“One victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. The road closure remains in place while this incident is cleared and investigations continue.”

Traffic cameras on the closed stretch of road show long queues as traffic waits to exit the freeway.

National Highwaysh has issued details of a diversion route which is currently in operation. Road users must follow the empty triangle diversion symbol.

• Exit at J25 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A10 towards London.
• Follow the A10 to “Great Cambridge Junction” and take the first exit onto the A406 “North Circular Road” towards the M11, Walthamstow and Edmonton.
• At the M11, J4, keep in the middle lane and then take the M11 link road towards Cambridge.
• Take the M11 J6 exit, M25 J27 and turn right to join the M25 clockwise.

They said: “There are long delays on the approach, with delays of 60 minutes clockwise on top of the normal journey time. There are also 45-minute anti-clockwise delays as traffic moves slowly past the stage.

“If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead, you may want to reroute or even delay your trip.

“Further information is available from National Highways, visiting our website www.trafficengland.com and travel apps or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”

The M25 is closed this morning between J25 Waltham Cross, Enfield and J27 Epping, M11 due to what Highways National is describing as a “serious collision”. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as delays of 60 minutes are expected.

National Highways has just issued a tweet warning that the closure has been extended and now includes J27.

National Highways have confirmed that the road is now closed between J25 and J26. They are advising people to avoid the area this morning.