M25 CRASH: Lorry smash leads to 90-minute delays and leaves drivers stranded for hours
THE M25 was closed in both directions after a serious crash between two lorries and a van caused chaos for motorists and led to a massive fuel spill. The busy motorway was blocked between junctions 8 and 9 near Leatherhead in Surrey while an air ambulance landed.
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The three-vehicle smash came at the height of the morning rush hour on one of the busiest sections of the motorway.
One man was airlifted to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London, in a serious condition following the collision.
The occupants of the other vehicles suffered minor injuries.
Traffic is now moving on the anti-clockwise carriageway but there are huge tailbacks and motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible.
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Drivers have been warned of 90-minute delays but some complained on costal media they had been already been stuck for hours.
One wrote: “I’ve been in the m25 traffic for seven and a half hours. Remote working has a new meaning.”
And racing driver Tom Chilton said: “So I’ve been stuck for 2.5hrs and not moved on M25 between Jct 8 & 9.
“Hope who ever has crashed up ahead is ok.”
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A spokesman for Surrey Police said: “The driver of one of the lorries was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
“The occupants of the other vehicles suffered minor injuries.
“It is hoped that the fourth lane of the motorway will reopen soon but motorists are advised that there are long delays on the clockwise carriageway.”
A Highways England spokesman said: “There are severe delays on the M25 clockwise due to a serious collision between J8 and J9.
“Delays of approximately 90 minutes are being measured on the approach between Redhill and Leatherhead.
“Emergency services are working at the scene.
“Road users are advised to allow plenty of extra time for their journeys or to use an alternative route if possible.”