Drivers on the M25 are facing severe disruption this morning following two serious crashes along the Surrey stretch of the motorway, with delays now stretching to around two hours.
Major Incidents Cause Widespread Congestion
National Highways has reported significant traffic chaos affecting the clockwise carriageway between Junction 8 at Reigate and Junction 11 at Chertsey. Motorists are being strongly advised to avoid this section if possible, with emergency services managing both collision scenes.
First Collision Between Junctions 10 and 11
The initial incident occurred shortly after 6.30am between Junctions 10 (Wisley) and 11 (Chertsey), forcing the closure of two lanes. Traffic was temporarily halted while emergency crews attended the scene, which involved an electric vehicle requiring specialist recovery handling.
Recovery teams are currently working to remove the vehicles involved, but the aftermath is causing substantial disruption:
- Delays of approximately 30 minutes
- Three-mile queues building
- Ongoing lane restrictions
Second Severe Crash Between Junctions 9 and 10
Adding to the morning's chaos, a second serious collision was reported at around 6.47am between Junctions 9 (Leatherhead) and 10 (Wisley). This incident has resulted in one lane remaining closed as police, paramedics and recovery staff secure the scene.
The impact of this second crash is causing traffic to tail back significantly:
- Congestion stretching towards Junction 9
- Further delays extending towards Junction 8
- Vehicles brought to a standstill in surrounding areas
Emergency Response and Ongoing Situation
Multiple emergency services remain at both locations, managing the complex recovery operations. The exact circumstances of both collisions remain under investigation, and it is currently unclear whether anyone has sustained injuries in either incident.
National Highways continues to monitor the situation closely, with recovery operations expected to continue for some time. Drivers are urged to plan alternative routes and allow considerable extra time for journeys affected by these major incidents.
The combination of these two serious crashes has created one of the most significant traffic disruptions on the M25 in recent weeks, with the two-hour delay estimate likely to affect thousands of morning commuters and commercial vehicles.
