There are currently delays on the M25 following an earlier accident involving two lorries.
The accident happened just before 5.30am, causing two lanes to close clockwise between junction 26 for the A121 to Waltham Abbey and junction 27 for the M11.
One lane remains closed for recovery work.
The Highways Agency is estimating normal traffic conditions from 8.45am.
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