M25 Surrey Live: Serious crash closes motorway as drivers issued Heathrow and Gatwick warning

A major UK motorway is closed following a serious crash late on Monday evening.

The M25 is shut in Surrey between J10, Wisley and J11, Chertsey following the crash at 11.55pm.

Surrey Police are on scene and have warned drivers travelling to Heathrow and Gatwick Airport to allow extra travel time as delays are expected.

Traffic caught within the closure is in the process of being released via rearward relief.

All traffic has been released within the closure. The road remains shut and is expected to be closed for some time.

National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance assisting with traffic management. Traffic caught within the closure is in the process of being released via rearward relief.

Surrey Police have warned drivers travelling to Heathrow and Gatwick to allow extra time due to delays.

The force said: "Please check your travel time before you depart as your journey is likely to be impacted."

The closure is expected to last several hours as the police investigation team are enroute.

Welcome to our live coverage of this serious crash. We will be bringing you the latest updates from the M25.