Broken-down vehicle sparks long M25 delays anti-clockwise between Junction 3 for Swanley Interchange and Junction 1B

A broken-down vehicle sparked long tailbacks on the M25. Emergency services have been called to the incident on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 3 for the Swanley Interchange and Junction 1B.

There are long delays on the M25 on the anti-clockwise between Junction 3 for the Swanley Interchange and Junction 1B. Picture: National Highways

There are long delays on the M25 on the anti-clockwise between Junction 3 for the Swanley Interchange and Junction 1B.
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There are long delays on the M25 on the anti-clockwise between Junction 3 for the Swanley Interchange and Junction 1B. Picture: National Highways

There are reports of slow traffic in the area, with motorway cameras showing the queues. Kent Highways posted shortly before 5pm: "There is slow-moving traffic heading anti-clockwise on the M25 between Junction 3 and Junction 1B due to a broken-down vehicle.

"Emergency services are in attendance.

"Please use caution on the approach and expect delays."

All lanes have since reopened, according to a traffic source, but there are still delays in the area.