There have been a number of crashes this morning on the M25 which are affecting traffic near south east London and Dartford.

Junction 3 at Swanley on the anti-clockwise carriageway lane one of the sliproads from the M20 is currently closed due to a crash involving two vehicles.

This is close to the Bromley and Orpington exit on the M25 and is therefore affecting traffic in the areas.

According to Highways South East England at 9.04am, traffic is being held to allow the car to be turned around.

At 8.10am, AA Maps said: "Lane closed on exit ramp due to accident, a lorry and a car involved on M20 Westbound at J1 M25 (Swanley Interchange).

"Traffic is coping well.

"Lane one (of two) is closed at the end of the slip road to the M25."

It follows a multi-vehicle crash at Dartford Tunnel earlier this morning.

At around 7.20am, tunnel traffic was stopped as traffic officers cleared the scene.

Both tunnels are now back open according to Highways South East England.

The News Shopper has asked the Metropolitan Police / Kent Police for more information on the collisions.

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