M25 and M11 traffic disrupted by vehicle fire and crashes

Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 14:41 · Archive

A vehicle fire on the M25 and separate crashes on the M25 and M11 have caused significant traffic delays across Essex.

Motorists across Essex experienced severe traffic disruptions on major roads as multiple incidents occurred simultaneously. A reported vehicle fire at junction 2 of the M25 near the Dartford Crossing blocked the exit slip road at the A2 Darenth Interchange. Recovery work on the road caused congestion to extend back to junction 4 at Orpington, with the west side of the roundabout restricted to prevent cars joining. Average speeds on the affected section fell to 20mph.

In a separate incident, a crash involving a car and a lorry occurred on the M25 clockwise near junction 26 at Waltham Abbey. Two lanes were closed and traffic was backed up to junction 27 near the M11 turn-off, creating miles of delays for drivers in the area.

A third major incident unfolded on the M11, where a collision involving three cars struck between junctions 8 and 9 near Stansted Airport. The crash brought all traffic to a halt on the northbound carriageway. Queues stretched for approximately five miles on the northbound side, whilst onlooker delays in the opposite direction extended for around four miles.

How it is being reported

• HAVOC on major road as crash causes MILES of delays - live updatesA crash has caused miles of delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport with the incident blocking all lanes and traffic held.Colchester Gazette · 30 Oct, 14:13
• HAVOC on major road as crash causes MILES of delays - live updatesA crash has caused miles of delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport with the incident blocking all lanes and traffic held.Echo (Basildon) · 30 Oct, 14:13
• HAVOC on major road as crash causes MILES of delays - live updatesA crash has caused miles of delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport with the incident blocking all lanes and traffic held.Brentwood Guardian · 30 Oct, 14:13
• CHAOS as crash causes MILES of traffic on major Essex routeM11 crash between Junctions 8 and 9 causes five-mile northbound queues and four-mile delays in the opposite direction near Stansted Airport.Brentwood Guardian · 30 Oct, 13:37
• Lanes closed and miles of delays on M25 after crashDrivers on the M25 are facing miles of delays near Waltham Abbey after a crash.Colchester Gazette · 29 Oct, 09:56
• Lanes closed and miles of delays on M25 after crashDrivers on the M25 are facing miles of delays near Waltham Abbey after a crash.Echo (Basildon) · 29 Oct, 09:56
• M25 delays after 'vehicle fire' on slip road causes queues of trafficM25 delays after a reported vehicle fire at J2 Darenth Interchange, with recovery work, congestion back to J4 Orpington and average speeds of 20mph.Colchester Gazette · 28 Oct, 15:31
• M25 delays after 'vehicle fire' on slip road causes queues of trafficM25 delays after a reported vehicle fire at J2 Darenth Interchange, with recovery work, congestion back to J4 Orpington and average speeds of 20mph.Echo (Basildon) · 28 Oct, 15:31

In this story: M25 · M11 · Dartford Crossing · Darenth Interchange · Orpington · Waltham Abbey · Stansted Airport

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