Motorists are being warned that the road in the Essex area of the M25 is closed to allow for a recovery operation after a lorry crashed down an embankment.
The road between J27 and J25 has been closed for hours after the crash at around 7pm yesterday evening.
Highways England say the lorry, which was left hanging over the River Lea embankment, is loaded with flammable materials.
2 lanes remain clsd #M25 #Essex anti-clockwise btwn J26 #WalthamAbbey + J25 #WalthamCross following a collision. The lorry came to rest down the embankment yesterday evening and is loaded with a flammable materials. Road is expected to be fully closed from 4am for safe recovery. pic.twitter.com/e5ixc3MqEY
— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) August 22, 2018
Recovery work was delayed until this morning to minimise the risk of the task.
The M25 will likely be shut off for rush hour and will be back open once the lorry is recovered.
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