M25 Clockwise Shutdown After Multi-Vehicle Smash Near Junction 5
The M25 in Kent is shut clockwise at Junction 5 this morning following a serious multi-vehicle crash. Two cars and a motorbike collided, bringing traffic chaos. Kent Police, Ambulance crews, and Highways England officers are at the scene tackling the mess.
Chaos on the Roads: Major Diversions in Place
Drivers caught up in the closure must divert via the A21 southbound. Take the second A25 junction signposted Sevenoaks and Riverhead. Then, turn left onto the A25 and take the first right to re-join the A21 northbound before jumping back onto the M25 at Junction 5.
Traffic Nightmare: 7 Miles of Tailbacks and Long Delays
Expect brutal delays with about seven miles of stop-start traffic jammed back to M25 Junction 3 at Swanley. This gridlock is adding a hefty 60 to 90 minutes to usual journey times for frustrated morning commuters.
