M25 traffic chaos after crash near Denham Way
Congestion stretched for miles on the anticlockwise carriageway during rush hour.
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Significant traffic delays affected the M25 anticlockwise carriageway on Tuesday following a collision. The incident took place just after junction 17, which serves Denham Way.
The crash led to the carriageway being partially blocked. This resulted in substantial traffic congestion extending from Denham Way, near Maple Cross, all the way to Chorleywood.
M25 crash causes M20 traffic disruption
Emergency services responded to an incident on the M25 motorway, leading to significant traffic delays on the M20.
The delays occurred during the busy rush hour period, causing miles of queues for drivers. The exact cause of the collision and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately clear.
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+Where did the crash happen on the M25?
The crash occurred on the anticlockwise carriageway of the M25, specifically just after junction 17 which is the exit for Denham Way.
+What was the impact of the crash on traffic?
The collision caused the carriageway to be partially blocked, leading to miles of traffic congestion. The queues extended from Denham Way near Maple Cross to Chorleywood.
+When did this traffic disruption take place?
The incident caused significant traffic delays during the rush hour period on Tuesday. The exact time of the crash was not specified in the reports.
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