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Overturned Lorry Sparks M25 and M11 Gridlock
9 Jun
Summary
- An overturned lorry caused disruption on the M25 slip road.
- Traffic is heavily queued for approximately three miles on the M25.
- The incident also impacts traffic on the M11 near Harlow.

An overturned lorry caused significant traffic disruption on a slip road connecting the M25 to the M11 in Essex. The incident occurred at approximately 08:00 BST on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, leading to the closure of one lane on the M25's exit slip road at junction 27, which provides access to the M11 northbound. Reports indicated that the accident resulted in approximately three miles of queuing traffic on the M25. The disruption extended to the M11, impacting traffic at junction 7, which serves Harlow. Authorities worked to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow following the collision.