Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive
Summary
A teenager driving for the first time got stuck in a traffic jam on the M25 motorway in Essex for eight hours after a crash caused road damage and delays. Many drivers, including the teen, faced long waits without water, food, or toilet access due to the hot weather and slow repairs.Key Facts
- A crash near Lakeside Shopping Centre in Grays, Essex, happened at 5:30 am and caused a long traffic jam.
- About 400 meters of road needed fixing because of an oil spill.
- Hot weather (29°C / 84°F) slowed down the road repair work.
- A 17-year-old teenager from Romford, driving for the first time, was trapped in traffic for eight hours.
- Many drivers had no water, food, or toilet access during the long wait.
- Some people took refuge in a nearby service station but could not leave.
- Others passed the time by playing tennis or listening to musicians stuck in the traffic.
- National Highways said it will review how the situation was handled to improve future responses.
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