Drivers will face heavy traffic and severe delays on the M25 throughout this evening's rush hour and overnight after a car crashed into the barrier this morning.

The crash happened on the M25 clockwise between junctions 8 (Reigate) and 9 (Leatherhead) just before 6.30am.

Traffic was briefly stopped while cones were put in place. One lane remains closed while emergency repairs are carried out.

Surrey Comet:

Pic credit: Highways England

Highways England advises that the lane will remain closed throughout the rush hour, and additional lanes may be closed to complete the repair overnight.

Its inspection of the crash continues.

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