Multi-Lorry Smash Sparks Chaos at Dartford Tunnel on M25
A nasty three-lorry pileup has brought the anticlockwise M25 Dartford Tunnel to a crawl. The smash happened between J1A A206 (Dartford) and J31 A1306 (Lakeside/Purfleet), causing massive disruption.
Two Lanes Shut, Traffic Bottled Up
The crash forced the closure of two lanes in the right-hand tunnel this morning. All traffic is squeezed into the left-hand tunnel, which has a tight 4.8-metre height limit. This is playing havoc with high-sided vehicles trying to get through.
Queues Back to J2 Amid Gridlock
Gridlock reigns with traffic tailing back to J2 A2 Darenth Interchange. Commuters report long delays and frustrating standstills on their journeys.
Emergency Crews Work Flat Out
Emergency services are on the scene battling to clear wreckage and restore normal traffic flow. Recovery teams and traffic officers are directing vehicles through the cramped left tunnel.
Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead
- Avoid the Dartford Crossing if you can.
- Check Highways England for live updates.
- Allow extra travel time – delays expected to continue for hours.
Stay tuned for updates as officials race to reopen full carriageway access.
