M25 Chaos: Four Lanes Shut After Collision and Fire
Motorists are stuck in a nightmare traffic jam on the M25 anti-clockwise this afternoon. A serious collision followed by a vehicle fire has forced the closure of four out of five lanes between Junction 13 (Staines) and Junction 12 (M3).
Five-Mile Tailback and Growing Delays
The crash has sparked a massive five-mile queue, with drivers facing delays of at least 30 minutes — and it’s only getting worse. National Highways warns that queues will likely grow. They urge drivers to avoid the area or seek alternative routes to dodge the chaos.
Emergency Services Battle Blaze
Surrey Fire and Rescue, Surrey Police’s Roads Policing Unit, and the South East Coast Ambulance Service rushed to the scene. Firefighters are battling to put out the blaze, but details of the collision and scale of the fire remain unclear. No information about injuries has been released yet, with paramedics standing by.
Traffic Impact Spreads on M3 and A30
The ripples of congestion are hitting connecting roads, including parts of the M3 and A30. Drivers are advised to check live traffic updates before travelling and to brace for longer journey times.
Stay tuned for further updates as emergency crews work to clear the scene.
