POLICE have given an update on yesterday's M25 crash involving two lorries in Thurrock, which left a Grays man with significant injuries – and they are hoping drivers who witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage will come forward.

A statement from police says: "We are continuing to investigate a collision involving two lorries on the M25 near Thurrock yesterday (Saturday, 17 July) when we were called shortly before 2.30pm after a lorry collided with a stationary lorry near junction 30, heading towards the Dartford river crossing.

"Firefighters freed one of the drivers, who had become trapped. The 38-year-old man from Grays was taken to hospital with broken wrists and a leg injury.

"The road was closed while the man was freed and for the section of road to be cleared and repair work carried out.

"We appreciate it was very hot and many people were held up in traffic, and we'd like to thank everyone for their patience.

"We are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind the collision.

"Witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage are asked to contact Chigwell Roads Policing Unit, quoting incident 816 of 17 July.

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