Traffic has come to a standstill on the M25 anti-clockwise in Kent following a multi-vehicle collision between Junction 6 (Godstone) and Junction 5 (M26).
Incident Details
- Time: The collision occurred earlier today, causing significant disruption to one of the country’s busiest motorways.
- Emergency Response: Emergency services, including paramedics and police, are on-site dealing with the incident and assessing the situation.
- Extent of Delays: Long delays are building rapidly, with congestion stretching back several miles.
Advice for Motorists
Motorists are being urged to:
- Avoid the Area: Drivers are advised to find alternative routes to bypass the affected stretch of road.
- Plan Ahead: Those travelling in the vicinity of the collision should allow for extended travel times.
Updates from Authorities
National Highways has issued the following statement:
“Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M25 anti-clockwise in #Kent between J6 (#Godstone) and J5 (#M26) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are in attendance. Long delays are building on approach. Thanks for your patience if you’re held up.”
Second Incident of the Day
This is the second major collision on the M25 today, following an earlier serious crash near Heathrow that brought traffic to a halt in both directions.
Further updates will follow as emergency services work to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.