Drivers are facing severe delays of up to 90 minutes after a crash closed part of the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway near england/junction/”>Junction 17 (wales/cross-wales/”>cross-england/”>cross/”>cross/”>Maple Cross).
The incident, which occurred earlier today, has brought traffic to a standstill, with 6.5 miles of congestion reported on the approach.
Emergency services at the scene
Police, paramedics and National Highways Traffic Officers remain at the scene. All anti-clockwise traffic is currently being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at Junction 17 while the carriageway remains blocked.
Travel advice
National Highways is urging drivers to:
- Plan ahead and consider alternative routes.
- Allow extra time for their journeys.
- Consider delaying travel until the incident is cleared.
A spokesperson said:
“If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time. There is an hour and a half delay on approach with 6.5 miles of congestion.”
