Motorists have been warned of hour-long delays after a crash and oil spillage on the M25 near Watford.
The collision earlier this morning (Tuesday) happened on the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 19 and 18.
It caused roughly eight miles of congestion with National Highways urging people to plan ahead before using the route.
#Hertfordshire be aware traffic is currently held on the #M25 anti-clockwise between J19 & J18 near #Watford due to a collision and oil spillage. There is currently approx. 8 miles of congestion on approach adding at least 60 minutes to normal journey times. Please plan ahead. pic.twitter.com/D7CmrnomWy
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) February 22, 2022
The oil spillage has now been treated but one lane was still closed to enable recovery of a stricken vehicle.
HCC Highways has warned of "long delays" around Watford and Croxley Green following the M25 crash.
DELAYS: #Watford #CroxleyGreen - LONG DELAYS around Watford and Croxley Green due to traffic diverting off the M25 following earlier Incident. pic.twitter.com/XFS3v16xKK
— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) February 22, 2022
It is currently unclear if anyone was injured.
Emergency services have been contacted for more details.
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