M25 crash near Watford sees milk spilt and two injured

Closures were in place anticlockwise between junctions 20 for Kings Langley and 18 near Rickmansworth from around 3am until 6.45am (September 2) while the emergency services dealt with the collision and "large spillage".

The crash caused major delays on the M25 this morning. (Image: National Highways) National Highways said it was a "serious" crash before police confirmed they were called at 2.25am after a Vauxhall Astra crashed into the back of a milk float between junctions 19 and 18.

All lanes have now reopened on the #M25 anti-clockwise between J19 (#Watford) and J18 (#Rickmansworth) following the earlier collision.

There is still approx. 5.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing residual delays of 50 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/lDaFMLn0Ju

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) September 2, 2024

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An ambulance was sent to the scene and assessed both drivers, a man in his 60s and another man in his 20s, who were both left with minor injuries according to police.

The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed the driver of the car, the man in his 20s, was taken to Watford General Hospital for further assessment and treatment. 

Drivers faced delays up to 60 minutes after one lane was reopened at around 3.30am with around 5.5 miles of congestion leading up the scene, according to National Highways.

A motorway camera shows heavy traffic remained on the M25 at around 5.41am before the closures were completely lifted at 6.45am.