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M25 section in Surrey collapses following roadworks overnight M25 section in Surrey collapses following roadworks
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Three lanes of the M25 in Surrey have been closed after a section of the motorway collapsed following roadworks, leaving a large pothole. Three lanes of the M25 in Surrey have been closed after a section collapsed and left a large pothole, following overnight roadworks.
Surrey Police said many vehicles had been left with damaged tyres after the road surface near Leatherhead fell in during heavy rain at about 05:30 GMT.Surrey Police said many vehicles had been left with damaged tyres after the road surface near Leatherhead fell in during heavy rain at about 05:30 GMT.
Highways workers are clearing concrete debris from the anti-clockwise carriageway near Junction nine. Highways workers are clearing concrete debris from the anti-clockwise carriageway near junction nine.
The Highways Agency said maintenance had been done in the area overnight. There are two-hour delays, with queues back to junction 13 for Staines.
"We are trying to find out from out the road contractor what is going on but at the moment we just know there is a defect," said a spokesman. A Highways Agency spokesman said: "We are trying to find out from out the road contractor what is going on, but at the moment we just know there is a defect."
Traffic is experiencing two-hour delays, with queues back to Junction 13 for Staines. The agency said police and repair specialists were at the scene, but it advised road users to consider alternative routes.
The exit slip road at Junction nine is closed.
The Highways Agency said police and repair specialists were at the scene but advised road users to consider alternative routes.
Surrey Roads Police tweeted: "Not sure why it's failed but there were overnight repairs in that area last night."Surrey Roads Police tweeted: "Not sure why it's failed but there were overnight repairs in that area last night."
They said delays were expected to last for many hours.They said delays were expected to last for many hours.
'Road to hell'
Among the thousands caught up in travel chaos are those heading to Gatwick. The West Sussex airport is now urging travellers to allow extra time for their journeys.Among the thousands caught up in travel chaos are those heading to Gatwick. The West Sussex airport is now urging travellers to allow extra time for their journeys.
An accident also closed one lane on the clockwise carriageway between Clacket Lane Services and Junction six for Godstone earlier. AA president Edmund King said: "The M25 really is the road to hell today.
"There must be a thorough investigation into this incident.
"It is disappointing that not only did the road fail, but it placed many drivers in danger and also reportedly damaged a number of vehicles.
"If this happened on the railways, passengers could claim compensation.
"As it has happened on the roads, drivers just have to put up with it."