Three lorry crash shuts M25 in Essex

The motorway is closed clockwise between J27 (M11) and J28 (Brentwood)

Author: Grace McGachy Published 18th Mar 2026
Last updated 18th Mar 2026

The M25 is partially shut in Essex this morning (18 March) following a serious crash involving three lorries.

The collision happened in the early hours and all emergency services are responding to the incident.

National Highways have warned that the M25 may remain closed for some time.

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