A crash between a lorry and a car are causing huge delays on the M25 this morning.

Just after 6am this morning, Highways England announced on Twitter that two of the four lanes between Junction 5 and 6 (near the Clacket Lane Service) had been closed due to the collision.

Traffic was held temporarily, however one lane has been re-opened, while the other remains closed until the vehicles can be recovered.

Traffic officers are on scene.

Because of this crash there delays of about 40 minutes travelling clockwise.

There is no word yet on the condition of those involved in the incident.