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Why is the M25 so busy?
The M25 is London's orbital motorway, a vital route connecting many parts of the South East. Its strategic location means it carries a huge volume of traffic daily, including commuters and leisure travellers. During Bank Holidays, this volume increases significantly, leading to the kind of congestion predicted in the story.
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