M25 closed after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic on the M25 faced major disruption after a multi-vehicle collision that led to the closure of several lanes and the deployment of an air ambulance. The incident occurred between Junction 25 (A10 Great Cambridge Road, Enfield) and Junction 24 (A111 Stagg Hill, Potters Bar).
Extent of delays and closures
National Highways initially reported a full closure on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junctions 25 and 23, causing delays of around an hour and congestion stretching over four miles. Traffic monitoring service Inrix noted one lane remained closed, with severe delays still affecting the area.
“#M25 is CLOSED anti-clockwise between J25 (#WalthamCross) and J23 (#PottersBar) due to a collision. Delays of 60 mins, 4 miles of congestion. The injury is not as serious as initially feared.”
As of the latest update, three of the four lanes have reopened, reducing delays to approximately 20 minutes. However, slow-moving traffic continues for about four miles.
Impact on surrounding roads
Congestion has extended beyond the M25, affecting routes through Enfield, Edmonton, and the North Circular near the Great Cambridge Interchange. Delays are also reported on the opposite carriageway due to onlookers.
Emergency response
An air ambulance was called to the scene, prompting a brief closure of the clockwise carriageway between Junctions 23 (A1M) and 25 to facilitate its landing. National Highways stated that the situation was “not as serious as initially feared,” but warned drivers to expect continued delays through the afternoon.
Author’s summary: A serious crash forced an M25 closure between Potters Bar and Enfield, causing heavy congestion as emergency teams, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene.