M25 closed near M11 after lorry crash causes long queues
Traffic is building on the motorway following a collision involving a lorry on Friday morning.
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Lanes on the M25 have been shut near the junction with the M11 following a collision involving a lorry. The incident, which occurred on the morning of 3 September 2026, has resulted in long queues of traffic building on the motorway. The closure is affecting traffic flow in the immediate area.
Traffic Delays Expected
M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
All lanes on the motorway were brought to a standstill on Tuesday due to an obstruction.
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays as a result of the incident. The extent of the closure and the expected duration of the disruption were not immediately clear. Further updates on the situation are expected as recovery and clearance operations continue.
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+What has happened on the M25?
A lorry crashed on the M25 near the M11 junction. This incident has led to lane closures and significant traffic delays for drivers in the area.
+When did the incident occur?
The collision involving the lorry took place on the morning of 3 September 2026. This has caused traffic queues to build on the motorway.
+What are the consequences of the crash?
The crash has resulted in lane closures on the M25 near the M11 junction. This is causing long queues and affecting traffic flow in the vicinity.
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