A significant accident involving three lorries has led to the closure of a major motorway. The M25 in Essex has been shut down in the clockwise direction between junction 27 (M11) and junction 28 (Brentwood) following the crash that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18.
Emergency services are on the scene, and National Highways has indicated that the road closure could be prolonged due to the severity of the incident.
Traffic is currently at a standstill on the M25 as a result of the collision involving three lorries. National Highways anticipates that the closure will persist for an extended period, causing traffic congestion to worsen.
The closure of the M25 is anticipated to endure for several hours this morning as National Highways continues to monitor the situation closely.
National Highways has classified the collision as ‘serious’, with traffic being halted within the closure. Delays are mounting as queues start to form on the M25, as evidenced by motorway cameras capturing the traffic during the early morning hours.
Given the gravity of the incident and the estimated recovery time, National Highways foresees the road closure to last for an extended duration. A spokesperson confirmed that all emergency services are responding to the scene, emphasizing the potential for a prolonged closure due to the nature of the accident.
The M25 closure in the clockwise direction is a consequence of the three-lorry crash that transpired in the early morning hours. The affected stretch of the motorway in Essex is closed between junction 27 (M11) and junction 28 (Brentwood).