M25 closure near Dartford after lorry fire causes delays

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 08:01 · Archive

A lorry fire on the M25 near Dartford has closed three lanes during rush hour.

A large goods vehicle caught fire on the M25 anti-clockwise between junction 29 and the Dartford Crossing late last night. Three lanes remain closed as National Highways recovers the vehicle and clears the carriageway, with drivers facing around two hours of delays.

How it is being reported

• Drivers face 60-minute delays on M6 after overrunning roadworksLatest traffic updates.Metro · 30 Sept, 07:54
• M62 traffic LIVE: Rush hour chaos after crash 'partially blocks' major motorwaySlow traffic has been recorded in the area.Daily Express · 30 Sept, 07:34
• M25 traffic: Drivers face TWO HOURS of delays near Dartford Crossing after huge lorry fireMotorists are facing lengthy delays on the M25 during rush hour this morning following a large vehicle fire. Three lanes remain closed on the M25 anti-clockwise between J29 and J28 after a blaze involving a heavy goods vehicle. The incident was first reported at around 11pm last night between J29 (Romford/Basildon) and the Dartford Crossing. National Highways has confirmed that lanes are closed to support a "complex vehicle recovery and clear the carriageway". TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The lorry has been transported onto a recovery vehicle, but needs to be secured before it can be…GB News · 29 Sept, 09:10
• M25 traffic LIVE: Closure chaos in Essex with huge two hour delays and eight mile queuesTraffic has ground to a complete standstill during the morning rush hour.Daily Express · 29 Sept, 07:56

In this story: M25 · Dartford Crossing · National Highways

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