M25 Traffic Disruption: Crash and Car Fire Cause Major Delays
Lanes closed and traffic halted on the motorway near Leatherhead due to separate incidents.
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Motorists faced extensive delays on the M25 on Tuesday due to a two-car crash and a separate car fire. The incidents led to the closure of multiple lanes and traffic being stopped on the busy motorway.
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The disruptions occurred in the vicinity of the A3 junction at Leatherhead. Emergency services responded to both incidents, working to clear the carriageway and restore normal traffic flow. The exact nature of the crash and the cause of the car fire were not immediately detailed, but both events contributed to significant congestion.
Traffic monitoring services reported that lanes were shut on the M25 as a result of the combined incidents. This led to vehicles being held, causing queues to build up on approach to the affected sections of the motorway. Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes where possible.
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+What caused the M25 traffic disruption?
The M25 experienced major delays due to two separate incidents: a two-car crash and a car fire. Both events required lane closures and led to traffic being stopped.
+Where did the incidents occur on the M25?
The disruptions took place on the M25 motorway in the area near the A3 junction at Leatherhead. This location saw multiple lanes closed and traffic halted.
+What were the consequences of the M25 incidents?
The crash and car fire resulted in the closure of several lanes on the M25. This caused traffic to be stopped, leading to significant delays and congestion for motorists.
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