M25 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays
Long delays were reported on the M25 after a multi-vehicle crash prompted an air ambulance call. National Highways confirmed that three out of four lanes are now open, with delays around 20 minutes and four miles of slow-moving traffic remaining.
Traffic Conditions and Impact
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported severe delays and one lane closed on the M25 anticlockwise between J25 A10 Great Cambridge Road (Enfield) and J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar). Congestion extended to J26 (Waltham Abbey). Traffic was also slow on the opposite side due to onlookers, while alternative routes through Enfield, Edmonton, and the North Circular around the Great Cambridge Interchange were congested.
Official Statements
#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. The M25 clockwise is NOW OPEN between J23 (#A1M) and J25.
National Highways indicated on social media that "delays in excess of an hour" are expected, with about three miles of congestion. The crash is reported to be less serious than initially feared, but the disruptions persist.
Current Road Closures
- M25 anticlockwise closed between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J24 (#PottersBar) due to the ongoing incident
- M25 clockwise closed between J23 (#A1M) and J25 for air ambulance arrival
Motorists are advised to plan ahead if traveling in the area this afternoon.
Summary: A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 caused significant closures and delays, but injuries were less serious than first thought.
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