M25: Pedestrian in 'serious condition' after three-lorry crash

At around 12.23am today, police were called to reports of a collision involving three lorries and a pedestrian.

The crash occurred on the M25 near J22 in London Colney. (Image: Google Maps) A spokesperson for Herts police said: "Officers attended alongside the ambulance service.

"The pedestrian – a man aged in his 50s – was taken to hospital with serious injuries."

At the time, National Highways posted a statement on X which read:  "Traffic has been stopped on the M25 clockwise in Hertfordshire within J22 (London Colney) due to a serious collision."

Over five hours later, at 6.22am, the road finally reopened following a "police investigation".

The #M25 in #Hertfordshire is now OPEN clockwise within J22 (for #StAlbans) following a serious collision.

There are no significant delays.

Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/WBRQ0noH9Q

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) October 24, 2024

A spokesperson for East of England Ambulance Service said: "We sent Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, an ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle and a rapid response vehicle.

"A man was taken to St Mary's Hospital by land ambulance for further care."