Chaos on the M25: Five-Vehicle Smash Sparks Massive Delays

A major crash involving five vehicles has brought the M25 anti-clockwise to a standstill between junction 30 (A13) and junction 29 (Romford). Lanes 3 and 4 are shut as emergency crews work at the scene, with Essex Police, Ambulance Services, and Highways England Traffic Officers all present.

Only Two Lanes Open as Traffic Snarls for Miles

Drivers are squeezed into lanes 1 and 2 to get past the wreckage, causing gridlock stretching over 8 miles back to junction 3 (M20 interchange). The jam is adding a brutal 60 to 90 minutes on top of usual travel times.

Warning: Plan Your Journey or Prepare to Queue

If you’re heading through Essex or Kent on the M25, best rethink your route or brace for a frustrating crawl. The chaos is likely to last as emergency crews clear the scene and reopen lanes.

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