Traffic Nightmare on A3 Near Ripley After Lorry Smashes Into Car

Commuters face gridlock after a heavy goods vehicle rear-ended a car on the A3 northbound near Ripley. Police have shut two lanes to tackle a major clear-up and recover the damaged vehicles.

Lanes Shut, Chaos Mounts

The crash has caused traffic to grind to a halt, with queues stretching back to Burnt Common. Drivers are warned to expect long delays as recovery teams work to clear the wreckage.

More Trouble Ahead on A3 and M25

  • Two lanes remain closed near Ockham on the A3 northbound due to the collision
  • A broken-down tanker near M25 Junction 10 is causing further chaos
  • Heavy recovery vehicles are en route, but traffic is still at a standstill

Commuters are urged to find alternative routes as severe delays continue to plague the area.

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