Dartford was in gridlock yesterday following a five-vehicle crash on the M25 in Essex.

The accident jammed up roads around the Dartford Crossing as rush hour drivers faced queues stretching back to J5 of the M25 at Orpington and at its junction with the M26 and the A21.

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Pictures by @Kent_999s show the aftermath of the crash

Essex police closed the Dartford Tunnel at 11.35am yesterday (October 25) following the crash which involved three HGV lorries, a Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 206.

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All lanes were re-opened at around 2.10pm but there were still huge delays tailing back as far as J2 for Bluewater until after 9pm.

Were you affected by the aftermath of the crash? Call Fiona Simpson on 01689 885734 or email: fiona.simpson@london.newsquest.co.uk