In the early hours of the morning, a serious accident involving four cars led to substantial disruptions on the M25, particularly affecting the stretch from Junction 8 A217 Brighton Road (Reigate) to Junction 7 M23. The incident, which prompted an extensive investigation, resulted in severe delays and a significant impact on the morning commute.
The highway was completely closed from midnight, causing early morning traffic to come to a standstill. As of 05:30, authorities managed to partially reopen the road, leaving three lanes closed and only one lane available to the increasing number of vehicles attempting to navigate through the area.