Crash on M25 Sparks Rush Hour Chaos
An accident on the M25 anticlockwise near the Wisley Interchange (J10) scrambled rush hour traffic this morning, January 6. One lane on the entry slip road slammed shut, causing jams that stretched all the way back to Chertsey (J11).
Accident Details & Delays
- The crash struck just before 7:45am on the J10 A3 Wisley Interchange slip road.
- National Highways warned of up to 30-minute delays between J11 (Chertsey) and J10.
- One lane closed, sparking heavy congestion and gridlock on the entry slip road.
- Surrey Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene to assist.
Traffic watchdog Inrix tweeted at 9:30am: “Long delays and lane closed on entry slip road due to accident on M25 anticlockwise at J10 A3 (Wisley Interchange). Congestion to J11 (Chertsey).”
Lanes Reopen but Tailbacks Persist
All lanes reopened shortly after 9am. National Highways confirmed: “All lanes are now open on the M25 anticlockwise between J10 Cobham and J9 Leatherhead. The earlier collision has been cleared, but delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of congestion remain on the approach.”
Despite the reopening, snarls continued to frustrate Surrey-bound commuters for a while longer.
Traffic Finally Back to Normal
By 10:10am, Inrix reported delays had cleared: “Long delays cleared, earlier accident on entry slip road on M25 anticlockwise at J10 A3 (Wisley Interchange). Previous congestion to J11 (Chertsey).”
National Highways confirmed motorway traffic was flowing smoothly again with no ongoing issues.
Quick Recap
- Crash at M25 J10 Wisley Interchange triggered lane closure and lengthy morning rush delays.
- Fire crews arrived swiftly to deal with the scene.
- Lanes reopened just after 9am but 30-minute tailbacks lingered.
- Traffic has since returned to normal with nothing further reported.
Commuters are urged to check live travel updates before setting off. Stay tuned for the latest UK motorway news and real-time traffic alerts.
