Nightmare M25 Crash Sparks 90-Minute Delays in Essex

Motorists are stuck in a jam of up to 90 minutes on the M25 clockwise in Essex after a multi-vehicle crash between Junction 26 (Waltham Abbey) and Junction 27 (M11).

Massive Tailbacks Stretch Seven Miles

Traffic is gridlocked for around 7 miles, backing up as far as Junction 25 for Waltham Cross. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Traffic Officers and recovery teams are battling to clear the wreckage and get traffic moving again.

Plan Ahead or Prepare to Wait

Drivers are urged to plan extra travel time and consider alternative routes to dodge worsening delays on this busy stretch.

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