Multi-Vehicle Crash on M25 Causes Long Delays
Delays affected traffic back to Junction 4 (Orpington Bypass) on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel after an earlier collision. Traffic conditions have mostly returned to normal, with some delays continuing around Junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).
Details of the Incident
Kent Police clarified that the crash involved two vans and one car, updating earlier reports that mistakenly mentioned two cars and a van. A Kent Police spokesperson said:
[translate: "Kent Police was called at 12.33pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 to a report of a collision involving two vans and a car on the A282 northbound near Dartford. Officers are in attendance alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and are assisting with traffic flow."]
Traffic Updates
- The crash blocked the M25 anticlockwise near Dartford Tunnel for some time.
- All lanes reopened just after 1:30 pm once the crash was cleared.
- Current delays of about ten minutes reported at Junction 3 according to National Highways and traffic monitor Inrix.
Emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance Service, responded promptly to the incident to manage traffic and provide assistance.
Author's summary: A crash involving two vans and a car near the Dartford Tunnel caused extensive delays on the M25 anticlockwise, but traffic has since mostly cleared with minor hold-ups remaining.
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