A 39-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a crash between a tractor and a van on the M25.

The incident took place prior to 10.08am this morning (Tuesday, May 7) between Junction 24 for Potters Bar and Junction 23 for South Mimms.

At that time, a white Mitsubishi Fuso Canter van and a white Scania tractor were involved in a collision.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Traffic on the M25 between Potters Bar and South Mimms.Traffic on the M25 between Potters Bar and South Mimms. (Image: National Highways)

Two lanes were initially closed while the emergency services dealt with the incident, and 50-minute delays were reported.

All lanes have since been reopened.

A 39-year-old woman was taken to hospital for checks.

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A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "At around 10.08am today (Tuesday, May 7), officers dealt with a road traffic collision on the M25 between junctions 23 and 24 (anti-clockwise) between a white Mitsubishi Fuso Canter van and a white Scania tractor.

"Colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service also attended.

"A 39-year-old woman has gone to hospital for checks."