A serious multi-vehicle collision on the M25 near Staines has brought rush hour traffic to a standstill, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 11 and 12.
Standstill Traffic and Emergency Response
Motorway camera footage captured miles of vehicles at a complete halt as emergency services attended the scene. National Highways South East confirmed that all vehicles involved in the crash have been moved to the hard shoulder, but the congestion remains severe.
In a post on X, National Highways South East stated: "There are 45min delays on the #M25 clockwise between J11 and J12 towards #Staines following a multi–vehicle collision. All vehicles involved have been moved to the hard shoulder."
Impact on Commuters
The incident occurred during the Thursday evening peak period, exacerbating the usual heavy traffic flow. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes or allow extra travel time. The exact number of vehicles involved has not been disclosed, but the delays are expected to persist for some time as recovery operations continue.
