Ford Focus and Mercedes Clc Class and Nissan Qashqai crash on the M11 in Epping Forest - 3 Dec 2025
Accident reference 2025421677822
Accident summary
On Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 19:05 a slight collision occurred near M11, Epping Forest involving 5 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025421677822 |
| Police Reference | 421677822 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Essex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M11 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000012 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000012 |
| LSOA Code | E01021799 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN QASHQAI |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES CLC CLASS |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD GALAXY |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Engine Capacity | 1988cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Moving off |
Driver Information
| Age | 92 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.