Drivers face brutal delays on the M25 this morning after a lorry fire sparked chaos between junctions 25 and 28 in Essex. The motorway is crawling with traffic, with jams adding a whopping 90 minutes to usual travel times.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, including Essex Police, Essex Fire & Rescue, and Traffic Officers. Although the fire is now out, lanes 1, 2, and 3 remain shut between junctions 27 and 28. The closures are necessary for the tricky recovery operation.
The lorry’s trailer had to be cut apart due to its height so it could be safely loaded onto a flatbed recovery vehicle. This is needed to clear the bridges between the junctions.
Complicating the cleanup, pallets of wood on the lorry have been re-igniting, dragging out the recovery process. Firefighters remain on alert to stop flare-ups, making the wait longer for stranded motorists.
Traffic is backed up for six miles to junction 25. Commuters are urged to delay their journeys or find alternative routes. Variable message signs along the motorway continue to update drivers on the situation.
Stay tuned for further updates as the motorway clears.
Originally published by UKNIP.
