Traffic chaos on outskirts of London with parts of M25 and M1 shut by crashes

Heavy tailbacks on the M25 this morning as a section neat St Albans is closed (Picture: Motorwaycameras)

A section of the M25 anti-clockwise has been closed following a crash, with long traffic delays expected.

The UK’s busiest motorway is closed between junction 23 at South Mimms and junction 22 at St Albans following the incident earlier this morning.

National Highways has said traffic is being diverted on approach, and urged drivers to allow extra time for their journey.

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