THE M25 clockwise carriageway has been closed near Lakeside following an crash involving three HGVs and five other vehicles.
Firefighters are working to release three people trapped following the crash at junction 30 at 12.30pm today (Tuesday).
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) and fire services are currently at the scene. Queues are currently stretching back to junction 28.
EEAST spokesman Gary Sanderson said: "At present we have two ambulances, a duty officer, the Trusts hazardous area response team (HART), the Essex and Herts Air ambulance teams at the scene treating several casualties.
"Due to this, the Kent Air Ambulance has also been called upon to assist at the scene.
"Can I ask anyone thinking of travelling in this area to think about taking an alternative route as both carriageways have been closed."
Are you caught up in the queues on the M25? Contact the newsroom by emailing piers.meyler@gazettenews.co.uk.
