M25 delays: Three lanes closed and seven-mile tailbacks after serious crash

Commuters have been caught in serious delays on the M25Commuters have been caught in serious delays on the M25
Commuters have been caught in serious delays on the M25
Drivers are facing huge delays after a serious collision on the M25 in Surry

AA Traffic News states: “Severe delays, three lanes closed and queueing traffic for seven-miles due to crash investigation work on M25 anticlockwise from J8 A217 Brighton Road (Reigate) to J7 M23. Congestion to J9 Leatherhead. Was closed since midnight after a serious accident.

"Severe delays of 107 minutes and delays increasing on M25 anticlockwise between J9 A243 (Leatherhead) and J7 M23 J8. Average speed five mph.”

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Those planning to travel by train are urged to plan ahead this morning. A spokesperson for Southern Rail said: “The Met Office have issued warnings for rain today. Should there be flooding on the track or electricity supply/signal faults, trains may need to take alternative routes or be delayed, revised or cancelled. Please allow plenty of extra time to complete your journey today.

"If you are travelling on our coastal routes today, please take care on platforms and surfaces as these may become slippery. To see if your train has been affected by weather related issues, you should check before you travel. The rain can affect the railway network in many ways. Where there are warnings for Wind and Rain, there can be flooding, speed restrictions and more.”

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