Surrey M25 Crash Causes Delays
Drivers faced significant delays on the M25 clockwise this morning following an early crash near Junction 7. The incident temporarily slowed traffic between J5 (Sevenoaks) and J7 (M23), with travel times increasing by as much as 30 minutes before returning to normal.
Collision Details
According to Surrey Police, the crash occurred shortly after 6:15 a.m. and involved four vehicles.
“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,” said a police spokesperson.
Surrey Police confirmed that no one was injured in the collision, which was managed quickly with coordination between local authorities and National Highways.
Traffic Conditions
National Highways initially reported delays between J5 and J7 but later confirmed that traffic conditions had normalized.
“Slow traffic due to earlier accident on M25 clockwise from J5 M26 / A21 (Sevenoaks) to J7 M23. From a short hold earlier,” reported Inrix in its 8:25 a.m. update.
By mid-morning, the motorway had fully recovered from the disruption, and all lanes were clear.
Summary
Morning delays on the M25 clockwise near J7 cleared after a four-vehicle crash with no injuries; traffic resumed normal flow within hours.
Author’s summary: A four-car crash near Junction 7 caused brief rush hour delays on the M25, but conditions were swiftly restored with no injuries reported.