A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after smashing into a motorway barrier this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the M25 between junction nine at Leatherhead and junction 10 at about 1.30pm.

The motorway was closed in both directions between junction nine and 10 for a short time.

Two lanes of the clockwise carriageway have now reopened but motorists are being advised to avoid the area with delays expected until 7.45pm. The man was taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting by air ambulance.

Anyone who saw the collision should call Surrey Police on 101.