The M25 clockwise between junction 27 (Epping) and junction 28 (Brentwood) in Essex is currently shut due to a serious car accident that occurred around 9:30 pm. The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 6:00 am on December 24.
Emergency services are actively managing the scene of the collision on this busy stretch of the M25. National Highways East has confirmed the full closure, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Drivers caught beyond the closure are being safely turned around. Official diversion routes are being communicated through National Highways East’s Twitter feed to help motorists navigate around the affected area.
On social media, many users have expressed sympathy for those involved in the crash, prioritising their wellbeing over traffic delays. Rebecca Larkin tweeted: “The wellbeing of those involved matters more than any traffic delay.”
Emergency teams continue to work on clearing the scene, and National Highways East is providing real-time updates and travel advice to affected drivers.
Motorists are advised to avoid the M25 stretch between junctions 27 and 28 if possible and to plan for extra journey time to bypass the delays.
Essex Police and National Highways East have not released further details at this time. Additional updates are expected tomorrow morning.
Originally published by UKNIP.
