A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close after a horror smash involving three lorries – sparking delays of up to three hours.
Cops rushed to scene on the M25 following the crash near Brentwood, Essex, in the early hours this morning.
Traffic has ground to a halt on the clockwise carriagewayCredit: National Highways
Emergency crews were scrambled to the collision shortly after 3am.
National Highways said: “The M25 in Essex is closed clockwise between J27 and J28 due to a collision involving 3 HGVs.
“All emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
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