M25 Chaos as Boat Capsizes on Motorway – Hours of Delays
Boat Trailer Overturns, Blocking Three Lanes
Motorists on the M25 faced absolute chaos today after a boat capsized on the motorway. The drama unfolded around 4:30 PM when a trailer carrying the vessel overturned anticlockwise between junction 10 (Wisley) and junction 9 (Leatherhead). The boat lay on its side, blocking three of the four lanes and bringing traffic to a crawl.
10 Miles of Tailbacks and Recovery Drama
A specialist recovery team rushed to the scene, but with only one lane open, things swiftly ground to a halt. National Highways confirmed a monstrous 10-mile queue stretching back to junction 12 (M3), with delays hitting over two hours. Even the clockwise carriageway slowed to a crawl as drivers rubbernecked at the mess.
“Specialist recovery for the boat (which was on the trailer that overturned) is now at the scene. One lane remains open. At the moment, I don’t have a definite re-opening time for all lanes,” said a National Highways spokesperson.
Photos Show Boat Splayed Out on the Road
Snaps from National Highways reveal the boat sprawled sideways across the carriageway, with recovery crews battling to clear the wreckage. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the trailer overturn remains unknown.
Drivers Fume and Safety Warnings Issued
Frustrated commuters took to social media to vent. One driver fumed, “I’ve been crawling along for over 90 minutes — all because of a boat on the motorway.”
Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the motorway fully reopens. National Highways also reminded hauliers to secure heavy loads properly before hitting the road.
No End in Sight for Delays
There’s no confirmed timeline for when the M25 lanes will fully reopen. Drivers are advised to check 1 before travelling.
This incident adds to a string of recent headaches on one of Britain’s busiest motorways, leaving commuters fed up and facing yet more disruption.
