Driver dies after van hits M25 barrier near Watford
It is believed to have been the only vehicle involved in the crash near junction 18 (Chorleywood interchange), which was reported at around 10.35am (May 20). Herts Police have confirmed that the next-of-kin of the driver, who was aged in his sixties, have been informed. His death is believed to have been a medical episode.
Junction 18's anticlockwise exit slip was closed, all traffic was halted, and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes as emergency services worked at the scene. M25 delays could last hours after van crashed into barrier[1]M25 traffic stopped after crash - live updates[2]Masked robbers ambush delivery van 'days after driver stabbed'[3] Motorway traffic was released before 12pm, but the exit slip remained closed until around 2pm.
Knock-on delays of around 30 minutes remained for over an hour on the anticlockwise carriageway, with some more minor delays for those travelling clockwise.
All delays have since cleared following traffic being released.
References
- ^ M25 delays could last hours after van crashed into barrier (www.watfordobserver.co.uk)
- ^ M25 traffic stopped after crash - live updates (www.watfordobserver.co.uk)
- ^ Masked robbers ambush delivery van 'days after driver stabbed' (www.watfordobserver.co.uk)