Three dead and one critical after horror crash on M25 near Waltham Abbey

Deadly smash shuts M25 anti-clockwise

Tragedy struck the M25 near Waltham Abbey yesterday when a collision involving a Ford Mondeo, a minibus, and a lorry left three people dead. A fourth victim is now in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Essex Police confirmed the crash happened around 6:15pm BST between the Waltham Abbey and M11 junctions.

Emergency services on the scene

The motorway remains closed anti-clockwise between junctions 26 and 27 as emergency crews work at the scene. The East of England Ambulance Service is treating multiple casualties from the pile-up.

Drivers warned to expect long delays

Police have advised motorists to steer clear of the area as the road will remain shut for several hours while investigations and clear-up operations continue.

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