'Long delays' after multi-vehicle crash on M25

Long delays after multi-vehicle crash on M25

Delays were reported as far back as junction 4 on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel following a crash. Traffic has mostly returned to normal, with some delays lingering near junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).

Details from Kent Police

Kent Police clarified that the collision involved two vans and one car, correcting earlier reports mentioning two cars and a van. A spokesperson said:

[translate: "Kent Police was called at 12.33pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 to a report of a collision involving two vans and a car on the A282 northbound near Dartford. Officers are in attendance alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and are assisting with traffic flow."]

Traffic conditions and clearance

National Highways reported congestion spreading down to junction 4 (Orpington Bypass). All lanes reopened shortly after 1:30 pm as the crash was cleared.

Currently, there are ten-minute delays near junction 3 according to National Highways. Traffic monitoring site Inrix confirmed all lanes reopened following the incident.

Summary: The M25 anticlockwise near Dartford experienced significant delays due to a crash involving two vans and one car, but traffic has since mostly normalized after lane reopenings and clearance efforts.

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Kent Live — 2025-11-08