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  "textContent": "The M25 is shut between Junctions 28 and 27 after crash involving two lorries (Picture: TRAFFIC ENGLAND)\n\nThe M25 is blocked in both directions after a crash involving two lorries brought down power cables.\n\nThe M25 is closed clockwise at Junction 27 and closed anticlockwise at Junction 28.\n\nMotorists travelling anticlockwise are facing severe delays of up to 25 minutes.\n\nNational Highways confirmed that the collision took out a power line.\n\nNational Highways said: ‘The M25 is now closed in both directions between J28 (Brentwood) and J27 (M11). The collision, which occurred anti-clockwise, has taken out a power line and requires immediate attendance by engineers across both carriageways to make safe. We will keep you updated.’\n\n##  Sign up for all of the latest stories\n\nStart your day informed with Metro's **News Updates** newsletter or get **Breaking News **alerts the moment it happens.\n\nA collision took out a power cable (Picture: TRAFFIC ENGLAND)\n\nEssex Fire and Rescue have released a statement on social media following the M25 incident.\n\nA spokesperson said: ‘Our crews are currently on scene following a collision between two lorries.\n\n‘Drivers are asked to remain in their vehicles while we deal with the incident.\n\n‘We thank all motorists for their patience while we work with our colleagues **Essex Police** and **National Highways**  as we continue to work to make the scene safe.\n\n‘**Essex Police** are also asking motorists to avoid the area if they can – the road may be closed for some time.’\n\n**_This is a breaking news story and is being updated._**\n\n******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.******\n\n**For more stories like this,****check our news page**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "M25 motorway closed and major delays after two lorries crash near Brentwood"
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