Horror on M25 as motorway closed after huge crash - air ambulance on road
M25 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed as air ambulance rushes to horror accident at J6
Traffic is building on the M25.
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Add us as preferred source Comments live By Astha Saxena, News Reporter, Rebecca Robinson 16:34, Wed, Jun 24, 2026 
Traffic on the M25 has been stopped after a serious collision.
National Highways says: "Traffic is being held on the #M25 clockwise at J6 #Godstone due to a serious collision.
"Emergency services are on scene.
"There are delays in excess of 60 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach."
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KEY EVENTS
- Man airlifted to hospital15:42
- When is the motorway likely to open?14:21
- Air ambulance has arrived at the scene11:56
- Latest pic shows emergency services arriving 11:35
- Traffic held and emergency services at scene10:48
When will the crash clear?
National Highways says the incident is expected to clear between 9pm and 9.15pm, with resurfacing work also required.
47 mins ago16:10 Rebecca RobinsonResurfacing required after fuel spillage
Contractors are currently dealing with a large spillage, which National Highways said requires a section of the road to be resurfaced.
1 hour ago15:54 Rebecca RobinsonHello, thank you for contacting National Highways.
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 24, 2026
There was 300/400 meters worth of fuel on the road that will need to be resurfaced due to the length of time on the road and the heat. This will be done on all 4 lanes. We anticipate there to be a full carriageway closure 1/2
Police investigation complete
National Highways said police have now completed their investigation at the scene of the crash.
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1 hour ago15:42 Rebecca RobinsonMan airlifted to hospital
An ambulance service spokesperson said: "South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) was called at approximately 10:00 this morning (24/06/26) following reports of an RTC on the M25 between Junctions 5 and 6 near to Godstone.
"Multiple crews attended and were joined at the scene by the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex. A male patient was treated at the scene for a leg injury, before being airlifted to St George's Hospital in London for further medical treatment."
2 hours ago15:25 Rebecca RobinsonM25 and M26 closed
The M25 is closed clockwise between J5 Chevening Interchange (Sevenoaks, Hastings A21) and J6 Godstone Interchange.
The M26 westbound is also closed between J3 of the M20 and the M25.
Diversion routes
Road users travelling clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
At M25 J5 follow onto A21 and then take the second A25 exit towards Westerham.
Follow A25 through Sundridge, Brasted, Westerham, Limpsfield and Oxted.
Continue along A25 towards Godstone to A25 / A22 roundabout.
Take 3rd exit onto A22 towards London to M25 Junction 6
At J6 roundabout, take the 2nd exit and rejoin M25 towards Gatwick.
Road users that intending to use the M26 to the M25 are advised to follow the below diversion route
Continue on the M20 to J1 and then join the M25 at J3 heading clockwise.
Continue on the M25 to J5.
Follow the diversion route detailed above for J5-J6 traffic
3 hours ago14:21 Astha SaxenaWhen is the motorway likely to open?
The National Highways said there is no current estimated time for the reopening of the motorway. The M25 remains closed at the moment.
4 hours ago13:26 Astha SaxenaThe #M25 clockwise remains closed within J6 #Godstone due to a serious collision.
Trapped traffic is being released in both lanes via the J6 exit slip.
There is no ETA for reopening as the carriageway requires resurfacing.
6 miles of congestion in the area. Please plan ahead. pic.twitter.com/DmZJuQB6E4— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 24, 2026
4 miles of congestion
The M25 clockwise remains closed within J6 Godstone due to a serious collision. Police are currently completing investigations on scene. Trapped traffic is being released via the J6 exit slip.
There is no ETA for reopening. and there are 4 miles of congestion in the area. Drivers have been told to plan ahead.
5 hours ago12:20 Astha SaxenaMore images from the scene
More images from the motorway.
Emergency services on the scene
Surrey Police, Surrey Fire & Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service, an Air Ambuilance and National Highways all have units on scene.
5 hours ago12:07 Astha SaxenaDiversion route to follow
Road users travelling clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
At M25 Junction 5 follow onto A21 and then take the second A25 exit towards Westerham. Follow A25 through Sundridge, Brasted, Westerham, Limpsfield and Oxted. Continue along A25 towards Godstone to A25 / A22 roundabout. Take 3rd exit onto A22 towards London to M25 Junction 6 At J6 roundabout take the 2nd exit and rejoin M25 towards Gatwick.Road users that intending to use the M26 to the M25 are advised to follow the below diversion route.
Continue on the M20 to J1 and then join the M25 at J3 heading clockwise. Continue on the M25 to J5. Follow the diversion route detailed above for J5-J6 traffic 5 hours ago11:56 Astha SaxenaAir ambulance has arrived at the scene
Air ambulance has reached the scene of incident, the latest image clicked by a social media user shows.
Upset commuters urge everyone 'to avoid' M25
Commuters stuck on the M25 have shared photos and videos from the spot as they urge people on social media to "avoid" the motorway.
One of the users wrote: "M25 junction 6 ….. avoid."
Another user commented: "It’s finally happened, first flight missed in 50 years, horrific crash on the M25, closed both ways, air ambulance in attendance, no point stressing, some poor soul might not be going home today."
A third user commented: "Horrible accident on the M25 clockwise at Junction 6.
"That’s going to take a lot of cleaning up, can’t see that opening any time soon, already miles upon miles of stationary traffic leading up to it as everybody has to come up at that junction."
5 hours ago11:35 Astha SaxenaYep stay well clear of the m25!! pic.twitter.com/IjvnzgLKnw
\u2014 LM (@luke_8m) June 24, 2026
Latest pic shows emergency services arriving
The latest images show that the emergency services have arrived on the motorway.
Carriageway closed both clockwise and anticlockwise
The M25 motorway is closed both clockwise and anti-clockwise causing more troubles for the commuters.
6 hours ago11:07 Astha SaxenaCongestion upto 6 miles
There are delays in excess of 60 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach.
How much is the delay
Motorists are facing a delay of upto 60 minutes, the National Highways has warned.
6 hours ago10:58 Astha SaxenaLatest image from the motorway
Latest image from the motorway shows traffic queuing up on the road.
'Multiple vehicles' involved
According to AA, 'multiple vehicles' have been involved in the incident.
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It said: Road closed and long delays due to serious crash, multiple vehicles and the central reservation involved on M25 clockwise before J6 A22 (Godstone). Camera confirm emergency services in lanes two and three (of three) on the Anti Clockwise carriageway."
6 hours ago10:48 Charlie BradleyTraffic held and emergency services at scene
Traffic is being held on the #M25 clockwise at J6 #Godstone due to a serious collision.Emergency services are on scene.There are delays in excess of 60 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach.
