Drivers experienced significant delays on the M25 clockwise following a crash near junction 7. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Surrey Police confirmed the incident involved four vehicles and occurred shortly after 6:15 AM near junction 7. A spokesperson said:
“We were made aware of a collision involving four vehicles near J7 of the clockwise carriageway of the M25 shortly after 6.15am this morning. No injuries were reported, and the call was passed to National Highways.”
National Highways initially reported delays between junction 5 (Sevenoaks) and junction 7 (M23), but conditions have gradually improved.
As of the latest update, travel time is estimated at around 30 minutes, down from earlier long delays. Traffic monitoring site Inrix stated:
“Slow traffic due to earlier accident on M25 clockwise from J5 M26 / A21 (Sevenoaks) to J7 M23. From a short hold earlier.”
By 8:25 AM, National Highways reported reduced delays of about 10 minutes, and traffic has mostly returned to normal.
Surrey Police and National Highways continue to monitor the situation, ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow.
Summary: A crash involving four vehicles on the M25 clockwise near junction 7 caused lengthy delays this morning, but no injuries occurred and traffic conditions have since improved.
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