Severe Delays on M25 After Multi-Vehicle Crash

Severe delays were reported on the M25 in Surrey on Wednesday following a multi-vehicle crash. The incident occurred at about 06:55 GMT between junction 11 for Chertsey and junction 12 for Thorpe. Surrey Police confirmed that one person was injured and taken to hospital.

According to National Highways, all lanes were reopened just after 09:40. Travel site Inrix reported that congestion stretched as far back as junction eight for Reigate following the crash, but this has since cleared.

A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service said they were called to reports of a multiple vehicle crash between junctions 11 and 12. A male patient was assessed and treated for a leg injury before being taken to St George's Hospital in London for further medical treatment.

Traffic was described as "extremely heavy" through Chertsey, Addlestone and Weybridge, with some drivers diverting via Esher and Thames Ditton, Inrix said. Queues were also reported on the opposite carriageway earlier as far as junction 13 for Staines after two other accidents, while northbound traffic on the M3 faced delays. These have also since cleared, Inrix says.