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

M25 Completely Shut After Multi-Vehicle Crash

National Highways reports that three out of four lanes on the M25 are now open, with delays reduced to about 20 minutes and four miles of slow-moving traffic.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix indicates severe delays and one lane closure due to a multi-vehicle accident on the M25 anticlockwise between [translate:J25 A10 Great Cambridge Road (Enfield)] and [translate:J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar)]. Congestion extends to J26 (Waltham Abbey).

The opposite carriageway is also slow as onlookers cause delays. Routes through [translate:Enfield] and [translate:Edmonton], including the North Circular around the Great Cambridge Interchange, are congested as drivers seek alternatives.

National Highways says the crash is not as "serious as initially feared" but delays remain.

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

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

National Highways warns on social media that delays exceeding an hour and about three miles of congestion are expected.

An air ambulance has been called to the crash site.

The M25 is currently closed anticlockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J24 (#PottersBar) due to the ongoing incident. The clockwise carriageway is also closed between J23 (#A1M) and J25 for the air ambulance arrival.

Travelers are advised to plan ahead if traveling in the area this afternoon.

Summary: The M25 shutdown caused severe traffic delays after a multi-vehicle collision, with emergency services on site and ongoing closures expected to continue into the afternoon.

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Essex Live — 2025-11-09

M25 Completely Shut After Multi-Vehicle Crash

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