Chaos on M25: Eight Hurt in Multi-Car Smash

Rush hour turned to standstill as a serious multi-vehicle crash hit the M25 anticlockwise between Junctions 9 and 8 at 6:05pm on Wednesday.

Emergency Crews Race to Scene

Surrey Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and National Highways scrambled to the scene after reports of a major collision. Eight people were treated, with some rushed to hospital.

Drug Driving Arrest Adds to Drama

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug driving at the scene and is in police custody pending investigation.

Recovery and Road Reopening

Three lanes were shut for hours, causing chaos and delays for evening commuters. All lanes have now reopened.

Police ask anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to call 101.

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