Four-vehicle crash blocks M25 near Watford
A four-vehicle collision has caused the closure of the M25 motorway near Watford, leading to delays up to an hour. The anti-clockwise carriageway is closed within Junction 20 (A41 interchange).
Traffic disruption and diversions
Traffic is being diverted around the incident. National Highways reported delays of approximately 50 minutes as of 8:30 pm, with congestion stretching back about five miles to the M1 motorway.
“We are currently dealing with a high volume of traffic on the M25 anticlockwise at Junction 20 (Watford/Kings Langley) following a road traffic collision. We would ask you to please avoid the area at this time.” – Police spokesperson
Response teams at the scene
- Herts Police and the East of England Ambulance Service are attending the scene.
- Emergency services including @roadpoliceBCH and an ambulance have arrived.
Current traffic conditions
- Delays of 30 minutes on the approach.
- Three miles of congestion reported, with some reports indicating up to five miles of backup.