All traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M25 clockwise after a crash involving a van this morning.
The collision happened between junction 7 for the M23 and junction 8 for Reigate at around 7.05am on Tuesday, 10 November. All lanes were temporarily stopped, and congestion is stretching back towards junction 6 at Godstone. Traffic information confirmed the collision involved a van, with motorists facing stationary traffic.
Drivers travelling clockwise towards Reigate should allow significant extra time while the incident is dealt with.
Junction 7 is where the M25 meets the M23, the motorway running south towards Gatwick Airport and the coast. Junction 8 serves Reigate, while junction 6, where the queues now reach, serves Godstone and the A22.
No details have been released about the van driver or whether anyone was injured in the crash.
Our live coverage has now ended. Traffic started moving again after a 25-minute stoppage, though long delays remained on the clockwise carriageway. We will update this page if any further significant developments emerge.
Updated: 10 November 2026
The M25 is also facing overnight closures this week for planned National Highways roadworks, with seven closures on Monday night, eight on Tuesday, six on Wednesday and nine on Thursday, most running between 10pm and 5.30am. Vauxhall Bridge was closed in both directions after a crash on Monday evening.
