Live M25 updates as traffic stretches for miles following a crash near Watford

Visitors is stretching for miles on the M25 following a crash close to Watford this afternoon (June 1). Motorists are presently going through delays of about 45 minutes.

Three of 4 lanes are closed within the clockwise route between Junction 18 (Chorleywood) and Junction 19 (Chandlers Cross). Drivers are warned to keep away from the realm wherever potential.

A spokesperson for Nationwide Highways stated: “Please remember lanes two, three and 4 (of 4) are presently closed on the M25 clockwise between J18 and J19 close to Watford on account of a collision. There may be roughly 5 miles of congestion from J16 M25 including at the least 45 minutes to regular journey instances. Please plan forward.”

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An replace from site visitors analytics firm Inrix provides: “Three lanes closed and queueing site visitors on account of accident on M25 clockwise from J18 A404 Rickmansworth Street (Chorleywood) to J19 (Watford). Lanes two, three and 4 (of 4) are closed.”

Herts Police have been contacted for additional data. Comply with our reside weblog beneath for updates as quickly as we obtain them.