M25 Chaos: Two Crashes Cause Two-Hour Delays in Surrey Rush Hour
Drivers on the M25 in Surrey faced severe disruption this morning as two separate collisions sparked extensive delays of at least two hours, creating 'very heavy congestion' across the area. The incidents occurred during the peak of rush hour, leading to queues tailing back for miles and significant travel chaos.
First Collision Between Junctions 10 and 11
The initial crash took place at approximately 6:31am between Junctions 10 (Wisley) and 11 (Chertsey). Emergency services were quickly on the scene, with traffic briefly halted to allow for safe operations. Two lanes remain closed as recovery teams work to remove the vehicles involved, including an electric vehicle that requires specialist handling due to its unique safety considerations.
This incident alone is causing delays of around 30 minutes through this section, with queues extending approximately three miles, adding to the morning commute woes.
Second and More Severe Collision Between Junctions 9 and 10
A second, more severe collision occurred at 6:47am between Junctions 9 (Leatherhead) and 10. One lane is currently closed while emergency services and recovery teams manage the scene, which has compounded the traffic issues significantly.
This second crash is responsible for the most substantial delays, with queues building back through Junction 9 towards Junction 8 (Reigate), exacerbating the congestion across a wider stretch of the motorway.
National Highways Warning and Overall Impact
National Highways has issued a stark warning to motorists, stating that the proximity of the two incidents has caused traffic from each to merge, resulting in 'very heavy congestion' across the broader area. Overall delays between Junction 8 and Junction 11 are now estimated at around two hours, with traffic moving extremely slowly and little relief in sight during the busy morning period.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible, seek alternative routes, or allow extra time for their journeys as recovery operations continue. The combined effect of these crashes highlights the vulnerability of major transport arteries during peak hours and underscores the importance of caution on the roads.
