M25 traffic LIVE: Horror crash and fire sparks major travel chaos on motorway

Two ambulance crews attended the scene of the crash, according to the ambulance service.

A spokesperson said: "I can confirm South East Coast Ambulance Service was called shortly before 2.10pm today (11 April) to reports of a multiple vehicle RTC on the M25 between junction 13 and junction 12. Two ambulance crews attended the scene and two patients have been assessed and treated before being taken to St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey."

Live traffic camera footage has revealed the full extent of the traffic and travel chaos motorists are facing on the M25 this afternoon.

This picture shows traffic brought to a near standstill at the scene of the incident.

One person has been taken to a nearby hospital with"serious injuries" after the incident on Friday afternoon.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police confirmed: "We received a report of a four-vehicle collision on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 13 and 12, that took place at just before 2pm this afternoon (11 April). One person was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Due to two of the vehicles catching fire, the road was temporarily closed, however two lanes are now open."

According to National Highways, there are delays of around one and a half hours, with queues stretching as long as nine miles after the incident earlier this afternoon.

Traffic chaos is building as Friday rush hour approaches, with hundreds of thousands of people about to start their commute as they head home for the weekend.

A spokesperson for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two vehicles caught fire after a three-car smash.

They said: "We received a call this afternoon around 14.05pm to a report of a vehicle fire on the M25 between Junction 14 to 13, Staines to Egham. Four fire engines were sent, arriving at the scene around 14.15pm. Three vehicles had been involved in a collision with two of the vehicles alight. Crews remain at the scene tackling the fire.”

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident. The Daily Express team will be bringing you live updates after a crash and vehicle fire sparked delays on the M25 anticlockwise in Surrey.

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