Tragedy hit the M25 near Brentwood just after 11am on December 27. A car smashed into the hard shoulder barrier on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 27 and 28. The driver died instantly at the scene.
M25 Crash Sparks Massive Traffic Chaos
Emergency services scrambled to the scene, shutting lanes for nearly two hours. Traffic was diverted, leading to huge delays as crews worked to clear the wreckage.
Driver Killed in Horrific Collision
Essex Police confirmed the driver was pronounced dead on impact. Investigations are ongoing, with a report being prepared for the coroner.
A spokesperson said: “Emergency services were notified of a collision on the M25 between junctions 27 and 28 shortly after 11.05am on Saturday 27 December when a car was in collision with a hard shoulder barrier. Sadly, the driver died at the scene.”
