A crash involving a car and a lorry is causing severe delays on the Dartford Crossing this morning.

The accident and a reported shed load happened on the M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise between J31 A1306 (West Thurrock) and J1A A206 (Swanscombe).

Lanes one and two of four are closed with all traffic being held.

Drivers are warned that their traffic time is expected to be delayed by an hour.

Lanes three and four re-opened at 9.30am.

Emergency services are on scene.