M25 Crash Sparks Severe Delays Between Cobham Services and Leatherhead

Motorists are facing severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise this morning after a serious accident brought traffic to a standstill between Cobham Services and Junction 9 (A243 Leatherhead).

The incident, which occurred shortly after 6:00am, forced the closure of all lanes for 40 minutes, with lanes one and two (of four) still closed as of 8:15am.

Key Traffic Disruption Details

• Affected stretch: M25 Anticlockwise from Cobham Services to J9 A243 (Leatherhead)
• Traffic tailbacks:
  • Congestion extends back to Junction 12 (M3 Interchange)
  • Three-mile queue on the A3 from Ripley, heading south from Cobham
  • Tailbacks also reported through Byfleet and New Haw
• Clockwise delays: Onlookers causing slow traffic from Junction 8 (Reigate)
• Initial road block: All traffic held until 7:15am
• Current status: Lanes 1 and 2 remain blocked

Travel Advice

Drivers are advised to:

• Avoid the affected area
• Seek alternative routes, such as the A3, A24, or local roads
• Allow significant extra time for travel this morning

Ongoing Recovery

Emergency services and National Highways traffic officers remain on the scene managing recovery and investigation efforts. No confirmation yet on injuries or cause of the crash.