Volkswagen Passat and Audi Q7 and BMW 5 Series crash on the M25 in Hersham - 31 Dec 2025
Accident reference 2025451689560
Accident summary
On Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 02:40 a slight collision occurred near M25, Hersham involving 5 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. 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 | 2025451689560 |
| Police Reference | 451689560 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Surrey |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M25 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000030 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000030 |
| LSOA Code | E01030343 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| 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 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG |
| Engine Capacity | 2967cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI Q7 |
| Engine Capacity | 2967cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 5 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Electric diesel |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 5 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Electric diesel |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.