M25 crash closes two lanes near J10, delays stretch to Leatherhead
National Highways reports recovery vehicles at the scene after a collision between a lorry and two cars
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Two lanes of the M25 anticlockwise were closed near Wisley after a collision between a lorry and two cars at 07:42 on 12 September 2024. National Highways said recovery vehicles arrived shortly after the crash, which occurred between J10 (A3) and J9 (Leatherhead).
By 09:15, delays had extended to Leatherhead, adding up to 90 minutes to journeys. Traffic cameras showed stationary vehicles stretching back to the A3 interchange. No injuries have been reported by emergency services.
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Alternative routes and next steps
National Highways advised drivers to leave the M25 at J10 and follow the A243 or A245 towards Leatherhead. The agency has not announced when the lanes will reopen. Recovery crews are working to clear debris from the carriageway.
Surrey Police confirmed they attended the scene but did not provide details of the vehicles involved. The cause of the collision remains unclear. No arrests have been made.
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What happens next
National Highways will issue the next update at 10:30. Drivers should check the agency’s traffic England website or its X account for live information. No diversion signs have been deployed on the M25 itself.
Questions this report answers
+Which lanes of the M25 are closed?
Two lanes of the M25 anticlockwise between J10 (A3) and J9 (Leatherhead) are closed after a crash at 07:42 on 12 September 2024. National Highways has not confirmed which specific lanes remain shut.
+How long will the delays last?
As of 09:15, delays extend to Leatherhead with journey times increased by up to 90 minutes. National Highways has not provided an estimated reopening time for the closed lanes.
+What alternative routes can drivers use?
National Highways advises leaving the M25 at J10 and following the A243 or A245 towards Leatherhead. No diversion signs have been deployed on the motorway itself.
+Has anyone been injured in the crash?
Surrey Police attended the scene but have not reported any injuries. The cause of the collision between the lorry and two cars remains unclear.
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