M25 completely shut after air ambulance called to 'multi-vehicle' crash

Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes M25 Closure

The M25 was completely shut due to a multi-vehicle accident, causing significant traffic delays. National Highways reports that three out of four lanes have reopened, with current delays of about 20 minutes and four miles of slow-moving traffic.

Traffic Conditions and Areas Affected

Severe delays and one lane closed on M25 anticlockwise between J25 A10 Great Cambridge Road (Enfield) and J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar).
Congestion extends to J26 (Waltham Abbey).
Opposite carriageway is slow due to onlookers.
Routes through Enfield, Edmonton, and the North Circular around the Great Cambridge Interchange are also congested as drivers seek alternatives.

Official Updates from National Highways

#M25 is CLOSED anti-clockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J23 (#PottersBar) due to a collision Delays of 60 mins, 4 miles of congestion The injury is not as serious as initially feared.

The M25 clockwise between J23 (#A1M) and J25 is now open.

Delays in excess of an hour are expected, with around three miles of congestion.

An air ambulance was called to the scene, and both carriageways remain closed temporarily for its arrival.

Please plan ahead if you are traveling in the area this afternoon.

Summary

The crash caused a full closure of the M25 anticlockwise, resulting in extended delays and congestion, though the injury severity is less than feared and lanes are gradually reopening.

Author’s note: Despite initial disruption, traffic flow is improving as emergency services respond quickly to the incident.

Essex Live — 2025-11-09

Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes M25 Closure

Traffic Conditions and Areas Affected

Official Updates from National Highways

Summary

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