M25 closed after serious multi-vehicle crash
The M25 motorway has been shut in both directions at junction 6 near Godstone following a serious collision involving multiple vehicles. National Highways confirmed that traffic is being held on the clockwise carriageway due to the incident, with emergency services, including an air ambulance, attending the scene. Delays are in excess of 60 minutes, with 6 miles of congestion on the approach.
Drivers stranded in heat, miss flights
Motorists stranded on the motorway have reported melting temperatures as they wait in stationary traffic. Some have taken to social media to warn others to avoid the area, with one user writing: 'M25 junction 6 ..... avoid.' Another commuter commented: 'It's finally happened, first flight missed in 50 years, horrific crash on the M25, closed both ways, air ambulance in attendance, no point stressing, some poor soul might not be going home today.'
Multiple vehicles and central reservation involved
According to the AA, 'multiple vehicles' were involved in the crash, which also impacted the central reservation. The AA stated: 'Road closed and long delays due to serious crash, multiple vehicles and the central reservation involved on M25 clockwise before J6 A22 (Godstone). Camera confirm emergency services in lanes two and three (of three) on the Anti Clockwise carriageway.'
National Highways warns of prolonged delays
National Highways has advised motorists to expect delays of up to 60 minutes, with congestion stretching for 6 miles. A spokesperson said: 'Traffic is being held on the #M25 clockwise at J6 #Godstone due to a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene. There are delays in excess of 60 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach.'
Social media users share scenes from the crash
Photos and videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) show the air ambulance landing at the scene and long queues of stationary traffic. One user posted: 'Horrible accident on the M25 clockwise at Junction 6. That's going to take a lot of cleaning up, can't see that opening any time soon, already miles upon miles of stationary traffic leading up to it as everybody has to come up at that junction.'
