M25

2024 - 9 - 26

M25 Madness: Motorbike Mayhem and Two-Hour Traffic Tango!

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A serious motorbike crash on the M25 has left drivers fuming as they face two-hour delays. Ready for the latest road drama?

On a typically busy day on the M25, chaos erupted when a serious collision took place between junctions 5 and 6. Kent Police received the alarming call at 12.27pm, alerting officers to a crash involving both a car and a motorbike near the M26 motorway interchange. Jumping into action, emergency services swiftly arrived on the scene to address the aftermath of the shocking incident. Sadly, things got so hectic that both the clockwise and anti-clockwise lanes had to be shut down entirely to ensure the safety of everyone involved, including the emergency responders.

As a result, drivers trying to navigate the M25 found themselves facing up to two hours of delays. The road closures, particularly between Sevenoaks and Godstone, created a frustrating standstill. For many commuters and motorists, a relatively routine journey quickly transformed into an unexpected journey of epic proportions. With nowhere to go and time ticking away, social media platforms lit up with motorists venting their frustrations and sharing tales of unexpected detours that had suddenly transformed their day. If patience was a virtue before, it certainly was put to the ultimate test!

In a bid to assess injuries and clear the scene, an air ambulance was summoned to transport any severely injured individuals safely to a hospital. News outlets swiftly updated viewers and readers about the dangers of riding motorcycles and the importance of wearing proper protective gear. With adrenaline pumping and sirens blaring, everyone involved hoped for a speedy recovery for those injured and a swift return to normal for the traffic.

As the dust began to settle on the M25, traffic cannabis-ers should note that cycling awareness grows in tandem with biking trends across the UK. As experiencing delays as serious as these unfold, lives can often pivot on split-second decisions, underlining the absolute importance of careful driving.

Did you know that the M25 is one of the busiest motorways in Europe and originally opened in 1986? With over 200,000 vehicles navigating this crucial highway daily, the M25 remains a web of interconnected journeys, ensuring countless Britons get to their destinations—albeit with a few hiccups along the way. Though it can seem chaotic, our British roads host a tapestry of stories that keep life moving, one twist and turn at a time!

Serious collision on M25 between junctions 5 and 6 (Kent Police)

Kent Police was called at 12.27pm to report a collision between junction 5, near the M26 motorway and junction 6, the Godstone turn-off. Officers attended and ...

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M25: Section of motorway closed after motorbike crash (BBC News)

The road was shut in both directions between junctions five (Sevenoaks) and six (Godstone).

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Kent M25 drivers face two-hour delays following serious crash (Kent Live)

Drivers on the M25 are expected to face delays of up to two hours due to a serious crash involving a car and a motorbike. The incident happened earlier this ...

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M25 shut after air ambulance called to motorbike crash (Kent Online)

Part of the M25 remains closed after emergency services dealt with a serious crash involving a motorcycle.

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Major crash on M25 completely closes motorway causing two hour ... (Daily Express)

Both the clockwise and anti-clockwise carriageways of the major motorway were shut between Junction 6 (Godstone) and Junction 5 (Sevenoaks). The closure now ...

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Air ambulances lands on M25 after crash near Godstone - live (Surrey Live)

A serious motorcycle accident has caused the closure of the M25 today. The incident occurred between Junction 6 (Godstone) and Junction 5 (Sevenoaks), ...

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Fatal collision on M25 motorway (Kent Police)

Witnesses are sought following the death of a motorcyclist near junction 5. Officers are also seeking to contact the driver of a lorry which may have been ...

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Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in collision involving three ... (ITV News)

Police were called to reports of an incident around 12:30pm on Thursday involving three vehicles between junction 5 and the Clacket Lane Services, on M25.

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M25 traffic: Anti-clockwise lanes shut after serious crash (Braintree and Witham Times)

THE M25 in Essex is closed all anti-clockwise lanes between J28 and J27 due to a serious collision involving multiple vehicles causing severe delays…

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M25 crash: Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in Kent (BBC News)

An image of a lorry, which is believed to have been involved in the crash, has been issued by police.

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A12 and M25 traffic: Fire crews attend collision in Brentwood (BBC News)

Two people are taken to hospital after the incident involving three HGVs and a van on the M25.

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M25 J28 to J27 closed after crash near Brentwood - recap (This is Local London)

The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J28 near Brentwood and J27 due to a serious crash this morning (September 26). Follow our blog for…

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M25 diversion route in place as lorry and van crash shuts road near ... (Essex Live)

A spokesman for National Highways said: "The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J28 (for the A12, near Brentwood) and J27 (for the M11) due to a ...

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Man dies after M25 motorcycle crash near Sevenoaks that closed ... (Kent Live)

A man has died after a multi vehicle collision on the M25 on Thursday (September 26). The incident occurred on the motorway's clockwise carriageway between ...

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M25 Brentwood crash: Two people rushed to hospital (Echo)

Emergency services were called to junction 28 on the M25, near Brentwood, this morning (September 26) at 5.56am. The Metropolitan Police says that three ...

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M25 traffic held after second motorway crash in two days (BBC News)

The latest incident took place at junction 28 of the motorway near Brentwood, Essex, on Friday morning. Two lanes were closed on the anti-clockwise route with ...

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M25 crash causes long rush hour delays - live updates (Essex Live)

There is congestion heading anti-clockwise after the accident before J28 for the A12 at Brentwood and the Brook Street Roundabout. The long delays are affecting ...

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M25 Godstone crash: Search for lorry after man in 40s dies (Surrey Comet)

Police are searching for the driver of a lorry after a man in his 40s died in a crash on the M25.

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Man dies after M25 motorcycle crash near Godstone with two other ... (Surrey Live)

A man has died after a multi-vehicle collision on the M25 on Thursday (September 26). The incident occurred on the Kent/Surrey border between junction 5 ...

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Surrey M25 crash and A3 flooding causing hour of delays - live ... (Surrey Live)

Two lanes have been closed on the M25 clockwise, after a collision at the Wisley Interchange. The incident has caused congestion as far back as J9 ...

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Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash (Kent Online)

A motorcyclist died in a crash involving three vehicles on the M25.

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