Tragedy struck the M25 near Brentwood just after 11am on December 27. A car crashed...

Published: 8:50 am December 28, 2025
Updated: 11:51 am December 28, 2025
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Tragedy struck the M25 near Brentwood just after 11am on December 27. A car crashed into the hard shoulder barrier on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 27 and 28, claiming the life of the driver at the scene.

M25 Crash Brings Traffic Chaos

Emergency services rushed to the scene, closing lanes for around two hours. Traffic was diverted, causing major delays as officers worked to clear the wreckage.

Driver Dies in Horror Collision

Essex Police confirmed the driver was pronounced dead on impact. A report is being prepared for the coroner as investigations continue.

A spokesperson said: “Emergency services were notified of a collision on the M25 between junctions 27 and 28 shortly after 11.05am on Saturday 27 December when a car was in collision with a hard shoulder barrier. Sadly, the driver died at the scene.”

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