Long delays after multi-vehicle crash on M25
Delays were reported on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel following a crash. Traffic congestion extended back to junction 4 (Orpington Bypass).
Kent Police clarified the collision involved two vans and one car, not two cars and a van as initially reported.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 12.33pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 to a report of a collision involving two vans and a car on the A282 northbound near Dartford. Officers are in attendance alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and are assisting with traffic flow."
National Highways confirmed that all lanes reopened shortly after 1.30pm when the crash was cleared, although minor delays of about ten minutes persisted at junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).
Traffic monitoring site Inrix confirms that all lanes on the M25 anticlockwise are now open following the incident.
Overall, traffic is returning to normal, but some residual delays remain near the affected area.
Summary: A crash involving two vans and a car near the Dartford Tunnel caused significant congestion on the M25 anticlockwise, with cleared lanes and easing delays by early afternoon.
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