July 24th 2024.
This afternoon, drivers on the M25 were met with a frustrating and lengthy traffic jam. The cause? A serious collision between a van and a lorry on the nearby Dartford Crossing. As a result, motorists were warned to prepare for a slow and tedious journey, spanning 11 miles of road. The severity of the crash was evident as an air ambulance was called to the scene, landing on the A282 between junctions J1a and J1b. Thankfully, only one person, a woman, sustained injuries and she has been taken to a hospital in London for treatment. While her injuries were not life-threatening, they have still caused significant disruption to the flow of traffic.
As expected, the closure of the M25 clockwise from J30 to A282 J2 has caused a ripple effect, resulting in congestion on both sides of the road. The National Highways agency, responsible for managing Britain's motorways, has issued a warning of "severe delays" on the 120-mile road that encircles London. It's a frustrating situation for drivers who may have been looking forward to a smooth and timely journey.
Unfortunately, there is no estimated time for when the M25 will fully reopen, leaving drivers in a state of uncertainty. The agency has advised motorists to expect their journeys to take an extra two hours longer than usual on the M25 clockwise from J28 to J30. Despite efforts to ease the congestion, the traffic jam has only slightly improved, now spanning eight miles. This is just in time for the evening rush hour, adding further frustration for those making their way home.
For drivers heading in the opposite direction, the M25 anti-clockwise between J3 and J1a has also been affected, with delays of up to an hour. The road was briefly held to allow the air ambulance to attend the scene, but it has since been reopened and traffic is moving again. The National Highways agency has reassured drivers that they will begin moving "imminently."
In addition to the M25, the Dartford Crossing has also been impacted, with a diversion in place for those traveling in the area. The National Highways agency has urged road users to avoid the M25 and the Dartford Crossing if possible. If not, they should plan for extra journey time as the delays are expected to continue.
The situation has been captured in a photo shared on Twitter by user @bigdadash, showing the congested roads and the caption "Dartford." The National Highways agency has also provided updates on the situation, stating that there is an 8-mile congestion clockwise from J28, with expected delays of up to 120 minutes. On the M25 anticlockwise J4, there are 6 miles of congestion resulting in 90-minute delays.
A spokesperson for Kent Police has confirmed that they were called to the scene at 4:05 pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. They reported a collision between a van and a lorry on the A282 in Dartford. Thankfully, officers were quick to attend and the woman involved has been taken to a hospital in London for treatment. The spokesperson also advised drivers to find alternative routes if possible, as there is currently heavy congestion in the area. It looks like it will be a long evening for those stuck in the traffic jam on the M25, but hopefully, everyone will reach their destinations safely.
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