Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks M25 Near Watford
A collision involving four vehicles has caused the closure of the M25 motorway near Watford, resulting in delays of up to an hour. The anti-clockwise carriageway is closed within Junction 20, at the A41 interchange.
Traffic is being diverted around the site, with National Highways reporting delays of approximately 50 minutes as of 8:30 PM. Congestion is significant, reaching around five miles and extending back to the M1 motorway.
“We are currently dealing with a high volume of traffic on the M25 anticlockwise at Junction 20 (Watford/Kings Langley) following a road traffic collision. We would ask you to please avoid the area at this time.”
– Police spokesperson
Officers from [translate: Herts Police] and East of England Ambulance Service are present at the scene. Motorists are advised to leave and rejoin the motorway via the exit and entry slip roads at Junction 20, causing about 30 minutes delay and three miles of congestion on the approach.
Impact and Response
- Anti-clockwise M25 closed at Junction 20 due to four-vehicle crash
- Delays of up to an hour, with congestion extending approximately five miles
- Police and ambulance service actively managing the incident
- Traffic diverted through exit and entry slip roads at Junction 20
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge drivers to avoid the area.
Summary: A multi-vehicle crash near Watford has caused the M25 anti-clockwise closure at Junction 20, leading to significant traffic delays and emergency response efforts.
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