Major traffic delays caused by a serious accident on the London-bound A2 near Bluewater have clearedr, says Highways England.

All traffic was being held as emergency services dealt with the incident.

Highways England said delays were caused in the Bluewater and Bean area.

Witnesses reported numerous fire engines and ambulances at the scene.

But in a tweet put out at 7.30pm Highways England says the massive tailbacks were slowly starting to clear.

Highways England@HighwaysSEAST

Delays easing slightly #M25 in #Kent anti-clockwise from J3... heading to A282 #Dartford... here is the current situation ..

7:30pm · 9 Jul 2017 · Hootsuite