MOTORISTS are advised to avoid the M25 following a multi-vehicle collision on the Essex bound track of the motorway.

Emergency services rushed to the incident, which took place at around 11.35 this morning and included five vehicles and happened between junctions 31 and 30.

The motorway was closed at the Dartford Tunnel but all lanes reopened later in the afternoon.

One driver was reported to have been injured but the injuries were not thought to be serious.

The vehicles involved include three articulated lorries, a VW Golf and a Peugeot 206.

Motorists are thanked for their patience whilst the vehicles are recovered.