Closures on the M25 put in place after this morning's multi-vehicle fatal collision are not expected to be lifted until at least 3pm
Aerial shots show the extent of the gridlock caused by this aftermath of the crash, which took place at around 1.50am today (December 9).
The carriageway remains shut between junction 23 and junction 27 at the M11 in Essex while debris is cleared from the scene.
One person died and several others were trapped in their vehicles as a result.
CLOSURES AND ADVICE
- Essex: Diversion in operation via the hollow black square on the M11, A406 and A10
- Hertfordshire: Diversion in operation - via the A1, A406 and M11