M25 lorry crash: Man and woman arrested
Police were called at around 3.46am this morning (May 14) to reports of a collision involving a road sweeper and an HGV between junctions 6 (Godstone) and 5 (Chevening) on the anticlockwise carriageway. A 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without due care. The injured man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The M25 remains closed between J6 and J5 anticlockwise, and the closure is expected to last for several hours while recovery and investigation work takes place. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and follow diversion routes marked with a hollow square symbol. Traffic is being directed via the A22 and A25 through East Grinstead, Westerham and Sundridge, before rejoining the M25.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash, or who has dashcam, helmet cam, or CCTV footage, to contact Surrey Police quoting reference PR/45250057149. A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Oxted. "Officers were called to the M25 at 3.46am this morning (Wednesday, 14 May) following a collision between an HGV and a road sweeper between J6 and J5 anticlockwise.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. "A man aged 30 and a woman aged 25 have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without due care. "The M25 is currently closed on the B carriageway (anticlockwise) between J6 and J5.
These closures are likely to remain in place for several hours.
"Please use alternative routes where possible, and we will update you once the carriageway has reopened.
"We are looking to speak to anyone who may witnessed this collision, or anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident."