Delays are to be expected on the M25 between junctions 4 and 5 amid reports a vehicle overturned on the carriageway.
The site of the incident, believed to have involved a horse box, has been attended by emergency services. Traffic is building on the approach.
Images from the scene show other drivers running towards the overturned box to help.
M25 update: Members of the public rushed to help a horse (not three) in a horsebox after it overturned around 12:30pm this afternoon between J4 to J5. M25 still closed both ways while emergency services deal with the incident. After the horse is clear of the road M25 will reopen. pic.twitter.com/GDP1LHh84C
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) July 15, 2018
According to Traffic England, normal traffic flow is expected to be restored between 4 and 4.30pm.
M25 update: Good news. Horse which was inside the overturned horsebox J4 to J5 appears to be uninjured. pic.twitter.com/qQ3EM3UwbC
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) July 15, 2018
Reports have suggested the horse in the overturned box appears to be unharmed.
News Shopper has contacted Kent Police for more information
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