TRAFFIC is being held up after an earlier accident on the M25.

Reports indicate that motorists are being held up in the clockwise direction after an accident between junction 26 at Waltham Abbey and 25 at Enfield.

Traffic is queuing up to junction 27 with the M11 near Woodford and a 50mph speed limit has been imposed in the affected area.

All lanes have been re-opened but one lane was closed temporarily while the emergency services attended the scene just inside the Holmsdale Tunnel.