Traffic Chaos on M25 Motorway in Essex
Traffic on the M25 clockwise between junctions 27 and 28 in Essex was halted due to a vehicle fire. Crews from the Essex Fire Service attended the scene.
Incident Details and Impact
The car caught fire at the side of the motorway, causing standstill congestion and delays of approximately 30 minutes for drivers.
National Highways Information
- The vehicle fire has now been cleared.
- Approximately 3 miles of congestion remained following the incident.
- Traffic was reported to be easing after the fire was extinguished.
[translate:NEW INCIDENT#M25 clockwise between J27 (#M11) and J28 (#A12) Essex TRAFFIC STOPPED Due to a car fire. @ECFRS on scene along with 2 of our patrols.]
[translate:CLEARED#M25 clockwise between J27 (#M11) and J28 (#A12) Essex ALL LANES OPEN Following the earlier car fire. There remains approx. 3 miles of congestion and 30 min delay but this should start to clear now.]
Summary
Emergency services responded promptly to the vehicle fire, restoring traffic flow on the M25 while delays gradually subsided.
Author's note: A vehicle fire caused extensive traffic delays on the M25 in Essex, but swift action by firefighters enabled the reopening of all lanes within a short time.
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