Emergency calls as traffic stranded on M25 in heat
Summary
A serious crash between a van and a lorry on the M25 near Godstone caused long traffic jams during a heatwave with the highest June temperatures in 50 years. Emergency services treated people trapped in the traffic for heat-related illnesses, and a man was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.Key Facts
- A crash on the M25 involved a white Mercedes Vito van and a white lorry.
- The crash happened near junctions 6 and 7, causing the motorway to close and long traffic jams.
- The temperature was the highest June heat recorded in 50 years, leading to heat-related illnesses among stranded drivers and passengers.
- Emergency services had difficulty reaching patients due to heavy congestion.
- A man in his 30s from the van was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital.
- Surrey Police are investigating the crash and appealing for witnesses.
- The road surface was damaged by an oil spill caused by the crash, delaying reopening.
- Some exit slip roads have reopened, but the main carriageway remains closed.
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