Long Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on M25
Traffic delays were reported extending back to junction 4 (J4) on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel following a crash earlier in the day. Most traffic has since returned to normal, though some congestion remains down to junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).
Accident Details and Police Statement
Kent Police clarified the crash involved two vans and one car, correcting earlier reports that mentioned two cars and a van. A Kent Police spokesperson told Kent Live:
“Kent Police was called at 12:33 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, to a report of a collision involving two vans and a car on the A282 northbound near Dartford. Officers are in attendance alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and are assisting with traffic flow.”
Current Traffic Status
- National Highways reported congestion reaching as far back as J4 (Orpington Bypass) due to the crash.
- All lanes were reopened shortly after 1:30 pm once the crash was cleared.
- National Highways currently reports around ten-minute delays at junction 3.
- The traffic monitoring site Inrix confirms all lanes on the M25 anticlockwise are now open.
Despite initial major disruption, the M25 anticlockwise near Dartford Tunnel is now mostly clear with reduced delays.
Summary: A crash involving two vans and one car temporarily blocked the M25 anticlockwise near Dartford Tunnel, causing delays back to junction 4, but traffic is now easing after all lanes reopened early afternoon.