Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash on the M25 this afternoon that brought long delays to road users in the area.
The crash occurred between Junctions 9 and 10 of the motorway, and Highways England reported heavy delays and slow-moving traffic stretching back miles away from the scene of the crash.
Camera images published by the roads authority meanwhile showed a heavy emergency services presence in the area as first responders attended.
Tweeting out news of the crash, a Highways England spokesperson said:
"#M25 J10 #Wisley to J9 #Leatherhead - Lanes 1, 2 & 3 (of 4) are closed due to an RTC. Emergency services are on scene.
"Please be aware that this #M25 incident is causing delays of 30 mins above normal journey time for this time of day.
"There is approx. 3.5 miles of slow moving traffic on approach. Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey if you are travelling in the area."
Please be aware that this #M25 incident is causing delays of 30 mins above normal journey time for this time of day. There is approx. 3.5 miles of slow moving traffic on approach. Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey if you are travelling in the area. pic.twitter.com/NNU3X0qKUC
— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) June 30, 2021
Responding to a request from the Surrey Comet, a spokesperson for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service meanwhile confirmed their own attendance at the crash, which reportedly involved a car and a lorry:
"We received a call this afternoon around 12.40pm to a report of an RTC on the M25, between Junction 10 and 9.
"Three fire engines were sent. A lorry and a car had been involved in a collision.
"The incident was cleared and crews left the scene around 13.25pm."
South East Coast Ambulance Service and Surrey Police were contacted for comment.
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