M25 Pothole Causes Major Rush-Hour Disruption, Damaging Over 20 Vehicles

A sudden pothole on the M25 led to significant delays and vehicle damage between Staines and Chertsey early Wednesday morning.

National Highways reported the pothole shortly after 6am, with repairs completed and the road fully reopened within three hours.
At least 20 cars were immobilized, causing a queue of stranded vehicles on the hard shoulder as drivers attempted to change punctured tyres.
Drivers, including families returning from Heathrow, experienced delays of up to 50 minutes due to the incident.
National Highways attributed the pothole to recent resurfacing work and heavy rainfall, which can exacerbate road defects.
Motorists affected by the pothole can file for compensation through National Highways' Red Claim process.