M25 reopens after crash and breakdown cause delays near Cobham and Staines
Air ambulance attended a serious collision near Leatherhead as stalled vehicle blocked slip road at Junction 13
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The M25 motorway reopened at Junction 9 near Leatherhead this morning after a 50-minute closure caused by a serious crash. National Highways confirmed the reopening at 08:40, but warned that delays continued back to Junction 8 at Reigate, affecting Surrey-bound traffic.
An air ambulance landed near Cobham Services to attend the scene of the collision. Surrey Police have not released details on injuries or the cause of the crash. Traffic was held in both directions while emergency services responded.
M25 overnight closures this weekend force diversions at 11 junctions
National Highways advises drivers to check routes before travelling between 14 and 17 August
Separate breakdown adds to delays
A stalled vehicle on the clockwise entry slip at Junction 13 near Staines caused additional delays. Queues formed on the slip road, affecting drivers heading toward Heathrow Airport. National Highways did not specify how long the vehicle had been obstructing the road.
The delays at Junction 13 compounded congestion already present from the earlier closure near Leatherhead. No estimated time for clearance was provided by National Highways, as reported by Your Local Guardian.
M25 overnight closures start 10 August between junctions 15 and 16
National Highways will shut sections of the motorway for four nights of roadworks
What happens next
Surrey Police will investigate the cause of the crash near Cobham Services. National Highways has not announced any planned roadworks or further closures. Drivers are advised to check traffic updates before travelling, particularly those heading to Heathrow Airport via Junction 13.
Questions this report answers
+How long was the M25 closed at Junction 9?
The M25 was closed for 50 minutes at Junction 9 near Leatherhead following a serious crash. The motorway reopened at 08:40, but delays persisted back to Junction 8 at Reigate.
+Was anyone injured in the M25 crash?
An air ambulance attended the scene near Cobham Services, but Surrey Police have not released details on injuries or the cause of the crash. No further information is available at this time.
+Why was there traffic near Junction 13 at Staines?
A stalled vehicle blocked the clockwise entry slip at Junction 13, causing queues for drivers heading to Heathrow Airport. National Highways did not specify how long the vehicle had been obstructing the road.
+What should drivers do if travelling on the M25 today?
Drivers are advised to check traffic updates before travelling, particularly near Junction 9 Leatherhead and Junction 13 Staines. Delays may persist, and no estimated clearance time has been provided by National Highways.
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