According to traffic incident records, the collision occurred between Junction 28 and Junction 27, affecting motorists travelling through the Essex section of the motorway. The incident was reported at approximately 8:33 a.m. UK time and prompted a traffic management response.
Updates indicated that three lanes, including the hard shoulder and lanes one and two, were closed while the incident was being managed. The restrictions created considerable disruption for drivers approaching the affected stretch, with traffic delays reported in the surrounding area.
The collision was classified as severe in the traffic incident records. Motorists were advised to exercise caution, follow overhead motorway signs, and consider alternative routes where possible.
The M25 is one of Britain’s busiest motorways, connecting several major routes around Greater London. Consequently, accidents along the motorway can affect commuters, commercial vehicles, and long-distance travellers.
A separate collision was also recorded earlier on the anticlockwise carriageway between Junctions 16 and 15, although that incident was cleared at approximately 1:03 a.m.
As of the available morning updates, the main collision between Junctions 28 and 27 remained active, with an estimated clearance time around midday. The final circumstances of the crash, including the number of vehicles involved and whether anyone sustained injuries, had not been confirmed.
Motorists are encouraged to check the latest National Highways traffic information before travelling.