M25 lorry fire and breakdown cause major traffic delays

Summarised from 3 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 7 Oct, 09:37 · Archive

A lorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed two lanes and caused significant delays.

A lorry caught fire on the M25 anti-clockwise carriageway just past Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey, with fire crews rushing to the scene. Four fire engines are currently tackling the blaze, and two lanes have been closed whilst the emergency operation continues.

The incident is causing substantial traffic disruption. The AA initially reported delays of around 52 minutes with traffic moving at just 10 miles per hour, though subsequent reports indicate delays of up to 74 minutes. Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes until the incident clears.

The situation has been further complicated by a separate incident. A lorry has broken down on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junctions 27 and 26, closing one additional lane. According to National Highways, this breakdown is causing 30-minute delays and queues extending for six miles.

It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured in the fire. Emergency services have been reached for comment but further details are not yet available.

How it is being reported

• Lorry breaks down on M25 miles from fire, increasing delaysM25 delays: a lorry breakdown closes a lane between Junctions 27 and 26, while a lorry fire near Waltham Abbey causes 64-minute delays and six-mile queues.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Oct, 09:16
• Lorry breaks down on M25 miles from fire, increasing delaysM25 delays: a lorry breakdown closes a lane between Junctions 27 and 26, while a lorry fire near Waltham Abbey causes 64-minute delays and six-mile queues.Brentwood Guardian · 7 Oct, 09:16
• Lorry breaks down on M25 miles from fire, increasing delaysM25 delays: a lorry breakdown closes a lane between Junctions 27 and 26, while a lorry fire near Waltham Abbey causes 64-minute delays and six-mile queues.Colchester Gazette · 7 Oct, 09:16
• Live updates as drivers face 60 minute delays following M25 lorry fireA lorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed two lanes, as emergency crews attend the incident. Delays up to 64 minutes.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Oct, 08:45
• Live updates as drivers face 60 minute delays following M25 lorry fireA lorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed two lanes, as emergency crews attend the incident. Delays up to 64 minutes.Colchester Gazette · 7 Oct, 08:45
• Live updates as drivers face 60 minute delays following M25 lorry fireA lorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed two lanes, as emergency crews attend the incident. Delays up to 64 minutes.Brentwood Guardian · 7 Oct, 08:45
• Fire crews rush to busy stretch of M25 after blaze breaks out in lorryLorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise past Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey closes two lanes, causing 11-minute delays as fire crews currently tackle the blaze.Colchester Gazette · 7 Oct, 08:34
• Fire crews rush to busy stretch of M25 after blaze breaks out in lorryLorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise past Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey closes two lanes, causing 11-minute delays as fire crews currently tackle the blaze.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Oct, 08:26
• Fire crews rush to busy stretch of M25 after blaze breaks out in lorryLorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise past Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey closes two lanes, causing 11-minute delays as fire crews currently tackle the blaze.Brentwood Guardian · 7 Oct, 08:26

In this story: M25 · Waltham Abbey · AA · National Highways

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