M25 live: Man airlifted to hospital as motorists face huge delays in scorching temperatures

Surrey Police has confirmed that a man in his 30s suffered "serious injuries" in a crash on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 between Junctions 6 and 7 near Bletchingley shortly before 10am today.

The force said the crash involved a white Mercedes Vito van and a white lorry. The man in his 30s, who was the driver of the van, was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital.

"The M25 clockwise carriageway between Junctions 6 and 7 remains closed while emergency services and National Highways continue their response," the force said.

"One of the vehicles is currently being recovered, and a significant oil spillage from the collision has caused damage to the road surface. National Highways engineers are carrying out assessments before the carriageway can safely reopen.

"Both lanes of the exit slip road at Junction 6 are now open, allowing motorists to leave the motorway and rejoin at Junction 6 if required.

Traffic is being diverted via the M26 and local road networks.

"Drivers are advised to continue avoiding the area where possible and to follow National Highways and local travel updates for the latest information."