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- Roads & Driving · London
M25 Traffic Chaos: Two Incidents Halt Motorway Near Orpington and Heathrow
Two separate incidents on the M25, a vehicle fire near Orpington and a crash close to Heathrow Airport, brought all traffic to a standstill. Both events caused significant disruption to drivers on the busy orbital motorway.
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M25 crash near Orpington halts traffic both ways
A collision on the M25 close to Orpington brought traffic to a standstill in both directions on Sunday. The incident caused widespread delays for motorists travelling through Kent.
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Orpington Road Closed After Crash, Buses Diverted
Crofton Lane in Orpington is currently shut due to a road traffic collision. The closure is causing significant traffic queues and has led to bus services being diverted.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Reopens After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused significant disruption on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 was closed, leading to long delays on the M25 and M20.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash closes Crofton Road in Orpington near Princess Royal Hospital
A collision on Crofton Road in Orpington forced the road’s closure near Princess Royal University Hospital on 10 August 2026. Emergency services responded, and diversions were put in place, affecting local traffic and hospital access.
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