[Location: Dartford] Delays on M25 after ‘multi-vehicle collision’
Kent Online 2026-10-04 10:52:45
Context: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the M25 motorway in Dartford, causing significant disruptions to traffic. The incident took place on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction 3 for Swanley and junction 2 at the Darenth Interchange. Emergency services responded to the scene, and although the motorway has since reopened, delays persist.
Key Facts
- The M25 motorway was shut anticlockwise between junction 3 for Swanley and junction 2 at the Darenth Interchange following the multi-vehicle collision.
- National Highways reported 30 minutes of delays on the approach, with three miles of congestion, as of 11:30 am.
- Emergency services were on the scene, and a spokesperson for National Highways confirmed that traffic was blocked due to the incident.
- Cameras on the route showed long queues, almost reaching the Swanley interchange, at the time of the incident.