There are severe delays on the M25 and M1 this morning after multiple accidents.

Two lanes are closed on the M1 London bound between J7 / A414 (Hemel Hempstead) and J6A M25 after an accident and spillage of diesel.

There are long delays on the A5, A1081 and A41 as people divert.

On the M1 southbound between junctions J22 and J21, there are currently delays of ten mins due to heavy traffic.

Two lanes are also closed on the M25 clockwise between J20 A41 (Kings Langley) and J21 M, resulting in congestion on M25 to J18 A404 (Chorleywood). Seven cars were involved in the accident but no serious injuries were reported.

Lane one and two have been closed, with all traffic passing in lanes three and four. Delays are up to 40 minutes.