The M25 has been shut in south Essex after a crash this afternoon.

UPDATE 3.34pm: All lanes have now re-opened.

Two lanes have been closed on the M25 clockwise in Thurrock between junction 19 (A127) and junction (A13).

This is following an accident involving a car and a lorry, according to Essex County Council's traffic control.

Traffic is slow moving.

National Highways says no injuries have been reported.

There is a 20-minute delay and 4 miles of congestion.

Essex Police and National Highways traffic officers are on scene.

More to follow