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The collapse caused congestion between junctions 25 and 27 clockwise
The M25 has been closed after a crane collapsed across both carriageways.
Police warned the road will be shut for “some considerable time” after the crane toppled at Junction 27 for the M11 in Epping at about 16:45 GMT.
It caused huge tailbacks in both directions, with more than 10 miles of traffic on the clockwise carriageway.
Traffic is stretching back to Junction 29 (A127) on the anti-clockwise carriageway. Essex Police said no-one has been seriously injured.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service said six engines were sent to the scene.
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The crane overturned over both sides of the carriageway
Highways England warned motorists to avoid the area.
Concrete has been scattered across the carriageway by the crane, making it impossible for cars to pass.
A spokesperson for Highways England said: “The road is likely to remain closed for some time whilst this work continues and will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.”
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Concrete has been scattered across the carriageway by the crane, making it impossible for cars to pass.
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