Emergency calls as traffic stranded on M25 in heat (opens original article in a new tab)

Emergency services responded to heat-related illnesses as traffic was stranded on the M25 following a crash during record-high June temperatures.

• A serious crash on the M25 caused heavy traffic and heat-related illnesses during record June temperatures.
• Emergency services prioritized severe cases as vehicles were stuck for hours in extreme heat.
• Social media users reported lack of water, information, and assistance for vulnerable individuals stranded on the motorway.