M25 closed in both directions after lorry catches fire in middle of road

The M25 is facing severe delays this morning after a Tesco lorry burst into flames in the middle of the motorway.

The incident took place between Clacket Lane and Junction 6 at around 10pm on Sunday.

Video footage shows the Tesco lorry completely engulfed in flames, as huge pillars of smoke rise into the air from the burning vehicle.

Six crews from Surrey Fire and Rescue attended the scene on Sunday night to battle the ‘atrocious and intense’ flames.

Highways England said specialist recovery would be required and the road surface would likely need to be resurfaced.

In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘We have five fire engines and two water carriers in attendance at a vehicle fire on the M25 between Clacket Lane and junction 6. 

‘The road is closed both directions. Please avoid the area.’ 

The M26 westbound between Junction 2A near Wrotham Heath and the M25/A21 has been closed due to the incident.

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