The M25 was closed for six hours after a horrific three-car crash in which one man was killed and two others injured.
The crash happened near junction 27 in Essex shortly after 11am this morning, causing major disruption in both directions.
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A horrific accident on the M25 has caused lane closures in both directions Credit: Louis Wood – The Sun
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Motorists have been warned that travel chaos could last for hoursCredit: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
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The accident happened this morning at around 11 o’clock which led to large crowdsCredit: Louis Wood – The Sun
A 68-year-old man was treated by paramedics before being pronounced dead at the scene.
Two more patients were transferred to the hospital.
National Highways confirmed this evening X that all lanes have now reopened on the M25 anti-clockwise between junction 28 (Brentwood) and junction 27 (Epping).
It added: “There is still approximately 2.5 miles of congestion on the approach.”
Emergency services were called at 11:07 a.m. to a report of an accident.
A spokesman for London Ambulance Service previously said: “We sent resources to the scene, including a paramedic in a rapid response car and an emergency officer.
“The incident is ongoing and we are currently on scene with our emergency service partners.”
Essex Police are appealing for anyone who has dash cam footage that could help with the investigation to speak to them.
Call 101 and quote event 400 of December 16.
You can notify us by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact the independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.
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