There were long delays on the M25 following a crash near junction 1a this morning, June 12.

Three lanes were closed and there was queueing traffic due to the accident, involving a motorbike on the M25 anticlockwise before J1A for Crossways Boulevard.

There was also major congestion on M25 Halfway to J3 for Swanley Interchange.

Three of four lanes had closed.

Traffic had been held since 7.15am just before the exit slip road while vehicles are recovered and emergency services arrived heading towards the Dartford Tunnels.

Lane four opened around 7.30am.

It is unknown how badly the motorcyclist was injured and South East Coast Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.