M25 rush – A van crash on the M25 in Surrey has triggered long queues and major delays during the morning rush hour.
Rush hour ground to a halt for many drivers after a crash involving a van on the M25 in Surrey snarled traffic for miles.
According to Misryoum, congestion built on the M25 clockwise as the incident unfolded during the morning rush hour. Motorists were held between junction J10 (Guildford) and J11 (Woking), with long queues stretching back along the approach.
Misryoum reports that delays were described as significant, with estimates pointing to around 45 minutes of lost time and roughly six miles of traffic jam. Footage from the scene circulating online appeared to show at least one van stopped in the central reservation.
That kind of ripple effect is familiar to anyone who commutes through London’s road network: once traffic slows to a crawl between key junctions, drivers have little choice but to absorb the delay, even if they are not directly involved in the crash.
Meanwhile. Misryoum notes that disruption also extended to the anticlockwise side. where severe delays were being reported with queues reaching back toward the Heathrow area and junction J13.. The scale of the congestion suggests the incident is affecting not only local movements. but wider patterns of travel across the motorway.
With more drivers likely trying to fit travel plans into tight schedules. this is one of those moments where real-world conditions can quickly outweigh route planning apps and usual timing.. The message is simple: build in extra time, and expect stop-start movement during incidents on major corridors.
Looking beyond the immediate disruption. Misryoum highlights that the wider road-travel outlook remains busy around the early May bank holiday weekend. with forecasts pointing to a surge in journeys.. In that environment, even a single collision can create outsized delays as more vehicles share the same limited capacity.
If you must travel, Misryoum recommends checking live traffic conditions and allowing additional buffer time, especially if your route depends on the M25. Planning ahead can make a major difference when congestion forms quickly and spreads.
Finally, Misryoum urges motorists to treat congestion warnings seriously during busy travel periods. The longer delays last, the more they can cascade into broader traffic problems across surrounding roads.