M25 Crash Brings Chaos: Severe Delays Between Cobham Services and Leatherhead
Motorists are caught in a nightmare this morning on the M25 anticlockwise after a serious crash shut all lanes between Cobham Services and Junction 9 (A243 Leatherhead). The smash happened just after 6am, forcing a full closure for 40 minutes. Even now, lanes one and two remain closed, snarling traffic for miles.
Traffic Horror: Key Facts & Delays
- Where: M25 anticlockwise from Cobham Services to Junction 9 (A243 Leatherhead)
- Delays stretching back: Traffic is tailing all the way to Junction 12 (M3 Interchange)
- Queue chaos: A three-mile tailback on the A3 from Ripley heading south from Cobham
- Local misery: Congestion also hits Byfleet and New Haw roads
- Clockwise crawl: Rubbernecking from Junction 8 (Reigate) causing slow traffic on the opposite carriageway
- Road block timeline: All lanes stood still until 7:15am; recovery still underway
- Current road status: Lanes 1 and 2 remain closed as emergency crews deal with the aftermath
Drivers Beware: Travel Tips & Alternatives
- Avoid the crash zone: Steer clear of the affected M25 stretch near Cobham and Leatherhead
- Alternative routes: Use the A3, A24, or local roads to dodge the jam
- Expect delays: Leave plenty of extra time if you’re travelling through the area this morning
Rescue Teams Still on Scene
Emergency services and National Highways traffic officers remain at the scene managing traffic recovery and investigating the cause. No details yet on whether anyone was injured or the exact cause of the crash.
