London Thurrock

Essex Fire and Rescue has confirmed an explosion and leak of caustic soda in Thurrock.

It happened at a chlorine scrubbing unit on Oliver Road and Stoneness Road. Five fire engines are on the scene.

One man has received medical treatment, but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Video from yourthurrock.com, showing traffic stuck behind a multi-vehicle accident, which has closed the clockwise carriageway near Thurrock. One person has died, and at least four others injured.

One person has been killed and five people including a child have been airlifted to hospital after a crash on the M25 near Lakeside in Essex.

The crash involving three lorries and five cars happened around 12.30pm and the southbound carriageway is closed.

One person has been killed and five people including a child have been taken to hospital after a crash on the M25 near Lakeside in Essex.

The crash involving three lorries and five cars happened around 12.30pm and the southbound carriageway is closed.

One person's been certified dead at the scene of a major accident on the M25 in Essex.The multi-vehicle collision happened between Junctions 29 and 30 shortly before 12:30pm.

A section of the clockwise carriageway has been closed with traffic being diverted off and back on the motorway.

Paramedics are treating a number of other people for less serious injuries.

Two lorry drivers have been arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They are currently en route to a police station in south Essex.

The section of carriageway is expected to remain closed for several hours, including the evening rush hour.