M25 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed as crash and flipped lorry cause 8-mile queues

Major traffic delays built up on the M25 in Surrey after a collision resulted in an overturned lorry [1]. The motorway [2] is shut in part in the anti-clockwise direction between J10 (Cobham) and J9 (Leatherhead) due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene, where two male drivers were treated by medics.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported queueing traffic for eight miles with congestion to J11 (Chertsey).

20:39Elizabeta Ranxburgaj

Hour long delays expected into the night

Despite the closed lanes reopening on the M25, drivers have been told they can expect delays of up to an hour as traffic clears. National Highways said normal traffic conditions are not expected until between 23:15 and 23:30.

18:06KEY EVENT

Motorway finally reopens but drivers warned to expect huge delays

The stretch of the M25 in Surrey that has been shut for seven hours after a major lorry crash has finally be reopened. Therefore, the M25 is now open anti-clockwise between J10 (Wisley) and J9 (Leatherhead).

Despite this, drivers can expect delays of 60 minutes above usual journey time as abotu six miles of congestion remains on the major motorway.

16:56Elizabeta Ranxburgaj

New image of overturned lorry

Significant traffic is still being held due to the lorry crash on the M25. A new image of the overturned lorry has been shared.

New image of overturned lorry on the M25 (National Highways )15:54Elizabeta Ranxburgaj

Police warn drivers to avoid the area

A spokesperson for Surrey Police shared an update and told drivers to avoid the crash area. In a statement, they said: "Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a lorry on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junctions 10 (#Cobham) and 9 (#Leatherhead), at approximately 10.15am this morning (30 October).

"Two men sustained injuries and were treated at the scene. All four lanes remain closed and are expected to remain so for several hours while recovery takes place. Please find an alternative route and avoid the area if you can.

Thank you for your patience."

14:33Ethan Blackshaw

National Highways statement on 'complex recovery'

National Highways said: "The M25 remains closed anti-clockwise between J10 (Cobham) and J9 (Leatherhead) following the earlier collision. Complex recovery of the overturned lorry is ongoing. Delays on approach to the closure are at least 60 minutes above usual journey times."

(National Highways)13:48KEY EVENT

Two drivers treated at scene after M25 crash

South East Coast Ambulance Service said: "SECAmb was called at approx 10:40am this morning (30/10/25) to reports of an RTC on the M25 between junctions 10 and 9, near to Cobham.

Crews assessed and treated two male drivers at the scene."

12:49Ethan Blackshaw

When will traffic clear on the M25?

National Highways estimating the traffic will return to normal somewhere between 5.30pm and 5.45pm. It follows a serious collision which led to a lorry overturning on the motorway.

12:08Ethan Blackshaw

How long are the queues on the M25?

Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports there is traffic for eight miles from J10 A3 (Wisley Interchange) to J9 A243 (Leatherhead) due to the overturned lorry. The site says there is congestion to J11 (Chertsey).

12:04Ethan Blackshaw

Where are the delays on the M25?

Google Maps shows major traffic disruption on the M25 between Chertsey and Leatherhead following the collision involving a lorry.

Emergency services are at the scene.

There are major traffic queues between Chertsey and Leatherhead (Google Maps)11:56Ethan Blackshaw

'Please allow extra journey time'

National Highways has advised motorists to plan ahead if they need to travel on the M25 today. It follows a collision which resulted in a lorry turning onto its side. The statement said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.

Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com [3] website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000."

11:53Ethan Blackshaw

Diversion route after M25 collision

National Highways has published a diversion route for motorists after the M25 was closed anti-clockwise between J10 (Cobham) and J9 (Leatherhead).

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs.

Exit the M25 at J10 (Wisley Interchange) at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A3 towards London.
Follow the A3 to Tolworth
Take the exit slip at A240 Tolworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto the A240 towards Reigate.
Continue onto A24 at Organ junction
At A24 Ewell By-pass roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A240 towards Reigate.
At A240/A217 Burg Heath junction, turn right at the traffic signals onto the A217 towards Reigate
Follow the A217 to M25
At M25 J8 (Reigate Hill Interchange) take the 1st exit and re-join the M25 at J8.

11:50KEY EVENT

Surrey Police warns 'avoid area' after M25 collision

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We are responding to a collision on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junctions 10 (Cobham) and 9 (Leatherhead). All four lanes are currently closed. Please find an alternative route and avoid the area if you can.

Thank you for your patience."

Emergency crews are at the scene (National Highways)11:44KEY EVENT

Ambulance service at the scene on M25

Emergency Services including Surrey Ambulance Service are in attendance after a lorry overturned on the M25.

It is not yet clear whether anybody was injured in the collision.

References

^ overturned lorry (www.mirror.co.uk)
^ motorway (www.mirror.co.uk)
^ www.trafficengland.com (www.trafficengland.com)