M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
There were long delays for drivers on the M25 after a multi-vehicle accident, causing lane closures and congestion. National Highways reports that three out of four lanes are now open, with delays reduced to around 20 minutes and approximately four miles of slow traffic.
Current Traffic Situation
- Severe delays and one lane closed on M25 anticlockwise between J25 A10 Great Cambridge Road (Enfield) and J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar).
- Congestion extends to J26 (Waltham Abbey).
- Opposite carriageway is slow due to onlookers.
- Alternative routes through Enfield and Edmonton are also congested, including the North Circular around the Great Cambridge Interchange.
Official Statements
[translate:#M25 is CLOSED anti-clockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J23 (#PottersBar) due to a collision Delays of 60 mins, 4 miles of congestion The injury is not as serious as initially feared.]
[translate:The M25 clockwise is NOW OPEN between J23 (#A1M) and J25.]
National Highways also stated on social media that "delays in excess of an hour" are expected, with around three miles of congestion remaining.
Emergency Response
An air ambulance has been called to the scene, prompting closures of the M25 anticlockwise between J25 and J24, and the clockwise carriageway between J23 and J25, to allow for emergency access.
Please plan your travel accordingly if you are in the area this afternoon.
Summary: A significant multi-vehicle crash on the M25 caused major delays and lane closures, but emergency services report no serious injuries, and traffic is gradually improving.