M25 traffic: Drivers face 90 minutes of delays as emergency services rush to serious accident

Drivers are facing traffic chaos on the M25 this afternoon following a serious accident, which prompted an urgent response from the air ambulance.

The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey between J27 (M11) and J25 (Waltham Cross) following a collision.

National Highways confirmed that the emergency services are in attendance, with Essex and Herts Air Ambulance also present.

Taking to social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, National Highways: East warned that delays are building.

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There are currently 90 minutes of delays for motorists, as well as seven miles of congestion on the approach.

GB News has contacted Essex and Herts Air Ambulance for a comment.

National Highways also confirmed that its traffic officers are in attendance on the M25 and continue to manage the congestion.

Cameras from the motorway show a number of police cars and fire engines present at the scene.

The transport organisation has outlined a diversion route for motorists to follow to avoid the congestion between London and Essex.

However, due to long-term roadworks at Gallows Corner, the usual agreed diversion for the closure cannot be used.

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