Severe delays on M25 and sections closed after waste lorry overturns

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A lorry has overturned spilling oil across the M25 and causing huge tailbacks throughout rush hour.

The HGV crashed into another lorry on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction six (Godstone) and five (Chevening) at around 3.45am on Wednesday.

Oil, diesel and waste have been spilt onto the major motorway bringing traffic to a standstill.

National Highways warned the clean-up operation of the “large spillage” will be “extensive and complex” and the road will now need to be resurfaced.

“The road will be closed through morning peak period,” the agency added.

Surrey Fire and Rescue service said: “We’re currently in attendance at a serious collision on the M25, between J5 and 6, Godstone to Sevenoaks.

“The road has been closed and is likely to be for some time, which will affect rush hour traffic on surrounding roads.

“Please avoid the area and allow extra time for your journey. Thanks to our partners who are also in attendance.”

This is a breaking news story… More to follow.