Two lanes have been closed on the M25, after a vehicle "left the carriageway".
The incident took place prior to 3.20pm today (Saturday, August 19) on the M25's anti-clockwise carriageway.
At that time a vehicle left the road between junction 24 for Potters Bar, and junction 23 for South Mimms.
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Officers from the Beds, Cambs & Herts (BCH) Road Policing Unit attended the scene.
Delays of 30 minutes were being experienced by motorists, with four miles of congestion present.
However, both lanes have now been reopened.
2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M25 anti-clockwise between J24 (#PottersBar) and J23 (#SouthMimms) due to a vehicle that has left the carriageway. @roadpoliceBCH are on scene.
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) August 19, 2023
There are 30 minute delays and approx. 4 miles of congestion on approach. pic.twitter.com/l3nyka8UxA
A spokesperson for National Highways said at the time of the incident: "Two lanes (of four) are closed on the M25 anti-clockwise between J24 (Potters Bar) and J23 (South Mimms) due to a vehicle that has left the carriageway.
"Officers from the BCH Road Policing Unit are on scene.
"There are 30 minute delays and approximately four miles of congestion on approach."
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