Rush hour traffic was thrown into chaos this morning after a motorbike crash forced a closure on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 11 (Ottershaw) and Junction 10 (Wisley).
The incident, which occurred shortly after 8:00 AM, led to traffic being held for over an hour, creating severe congestion stretching back nearly seven miles at the height of the disruption.
Emergency Services Respond to M25 Motorbike Crash
National Highways confirmed that paramedics from the ambulance service attended the scene. Although no official statement on injuries has been released yet, the crash caused significant delays for thousands of commuters heading towards London.
By around 10:00 AM, all lanes were reopened, and delays gradually began to ease, although residual queues continued for some time after.
- One lane out of four was initially closed after the accident.
- Congestion reached back past Staines towards the M3 interchange.
- Onlookers on the clockwise carriageway also caused delays approaching Junction 9 (Leatherhead).
Drivers Warned to Expect Delays
Motorists were urged to allow for extra travel time and to find alternative routes where possible while emergency services dealt with the crash site.
A map shared by National Highways showed the extent of the disruption, highlighting the long tailbacks forming along one of the UK’s busiest motorways.
National Highways spokesperson said:
Traffic was held on the M25 anti-clockwise between J11 and J10 following a collision involving a motorbike. Crews attended promptly, and all lanes reopened just before 10 AM. Drivers are advised to continue to drive carefully through the area.”
Contact and Further Updates
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and police investigations into the cause of the collision are underway.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is encouraged to contact Surrey Police via 101 quoting incident number 28042025-M25.
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