Long Delays after Multi-Vehicle Crash on M25
Delays were reported as far back as Junction 4 near the Orpington Bypass following a crash on the M25 anticlockwise close to the Dartford Tunnel.
Current Traffic Conditions
Traffic has mostly returned to normal, although some delays persist around Junction 3 (Swanley Interchange).
Details of the Crash
Kent Police clarified that the collision involved two vans and one car, not two cars and a van as initially reported.
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 are in attendance alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and are assisting with traffic flow.
Response and Clearance
- Police and ambulance services attended the scene to manage traffic and aid those involved.
- All lanes on the carriageway reopened shortly after 1:30 PM once the crash was cleared.
- Despite reopening, National Highways reports about ten-minute delays around Junction 3 remain.
Traffic Updates
National Highways noted congestion spreading down to Junction 4 due to the earlier incident, confirmed also by traffic monitoring site Inrix, which states that all lanes have now reopened.
Summary: A collision involving two vans and a car caused significant delays on the M25 anticlockwise near Dartford Tunnel, but lanes reopened by early afternoon with residual minor delays.