'Long delays' after multi-vehicle crash on M25

Long Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on M25

Traffic on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel faced major disruption on Friday, November 7, 2025, after a collision involving multiple vehicles. According to Kent Police, congestion extended as far back as Junction 4 (Orpington Bypass) before gradually easing.

Incident Details

Kent Police have clarified that the crash involved two vans and a car, occurring on the A282 northbound near Dartford. The collision caused a temporary full blockage of the anticlockwise lanes, leading to extended queues and slow movement through the area.

"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," said a spokesperson for Kent Police.

Traffic and Delays

National Highways reported that congestion spread down to Junction 4 as a result of the incident. Despite the severe delays earlier in the day, all lanes reopened shortly after 1:30pm once the crash scene had been cleared.

Following the reopening, residual delays of around ten minutes remained between Junctions 3 and 4, with traffic gradually returning to normal throughout the afternoon. Traffic monitoring service Inrix confirmed that all lanes were fully operational later in the day.

Summary

Emergency services responded promptly, ensuring lanes were reopened within an hour. While delays persisted for a short while, travel conditions normalized by mid-afternoon.

Author’s summary: A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 near Dartford caused significant delays before all lanes reopened within an hour and traffic gradually returned to normal.

Kent Live — 2025-11-08