Long Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on M25
Traffic delays were reported on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel following an earlier collision. Conditions have now returned mostly to normal, though minor congestion remains near junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).
Details of the Incident
Initial reports claimed the crash involved two cars and a van, but Kent Police later clarified it was two vans and one car. The incident caused a full blockage of the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnel for some time.
“Kent Police was called at 12.33pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, to a report of a collision involving two vans and a car on the A282 northbound near Dartford. Officers attended alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service and assisted with traffic flow,” a Kent Police spokesperson told Kent Live.
Impact on Traffic
- Congestion stretched as far back as Junction 4 (Orpington Bypass).
- All lanes reopened shortly after 1:30 pm once the vehicles were cleared.
- National Highways reported residual ten-minute delays around Junction 3.
- Traffic monitoring site Inrix confirmed full lane reopening anticlockwise on the M25.
Latest Situation
By Friday afternoon, traffic had largely returned to normal levels, with only mild delays near the affected junctions.
Author’s summary: A collision involving two vans and a car near the Dartford Tunnel briefly blocked the M25 anticlockwise, though normal traffic flow resumed later that afternoon.