Stranded HGV causes 42-minute M25 delays
Queues formed on the motorway following the incident involving a broken-down truck.
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A stranded heavy goods vehicle (HGV) caused traffic delays on the M25 motorway on Tuesday. The incident led to queues forming on the road and resulted in a total delay of 42 minutes, according to reports from This Is Local London.
The exact location and time of the HGV breakdown were not specified. However, the disruption impacted traffic flow on the busy orbital route.
M25 Dartford Tunnel closed due to severe delays
Motorists face significant disruption as traffic is diverted away from the busy crossing.
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+What caused the delays on the M25?
A stranded heavy goods vehicle (HGV) caused the delays on the M25. The truck broke down, leading to traffic disruption.
+How long did the M25 delays last?
The delays on the M25 caused by the stranded HGV lasted for 42 minutes. Queues formed on the motorway during this period.
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