The image depicts a night scene of heavy traffic on a multi-lane highway in the London, United Kingdom area

The image depicts a night scene of heavy traffic on a multi-lane highway in the London, United Kingdom area. Vehicles are stationary or moving slowly, indicated by numerous illuminated red tail lights extending into the distance across multiple lanes. The primary vehicle in the foreground is a silver Toyota Prius with the British registration plate OY16 ZHJ. To its immediate left is a dark-colored SUV displaying the registration LF16 MDM. The road surface is asphalt, delineated by white lane markings. On the left side of the highway, a dark retaining wall or embankment runs parallel to the road. Overhead streetlights illuminate the road ahead, creating streaks of light and reflections. The sky is dark, indicating night, with no visible precipitation. No pedestrians are visible; all discernible subjects are vehicles. The perspective is from inside a vehicle, looking forward into the traffic queue.