Drivers are being warned that long delays are expected on the M25 in Essex this evening while repair work is carried out following an earlier incident involving a car fire.

Lanes two and three are closed clockwise just after junction 27 while the section of carriageway, damaged by the fire is resurfaced.

Delays are about an hour and drivers are strongly encouraged to allow extra time for their journey or find an alternative route if they can.

The Highways Agency says the carriageway will fully reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.