A crash is causing delays on the M25 this evening (Wednesday).

The collision has occurred between Junctions 18 and 17 near Rickmansworth heading anti-clockwise.

National Highways says the outside lane is closed and vehicle recovery is at the scene.

As a result, there are 4.5 miles of congestions and delays of around 40 minutes.


National Highways said in a tweet: "M25 anti-clockwise between J18 and J17, near Rickmansworth. The outside lane is closed due to a collision. Vehicle recovery is at scene. Delays of 40 minutes above normal journey times - 4.5 miles of congestion."