Traffic was stopped on the M25 clockwise between junctions 27 and 26 in Essex because of a car fire. Crews from the Essex Fire Service responded promptly to the incident.
National Highways reported that the vehicle fire has been extinguished, but about three miles of congestion remains. Drivers faced delays of approximately 30 minutes on the M25.
“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.”
“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.”
The incident caused standstill congestion on this section of the motorway for some time, with emergency teams tackling the blaze and clearing the roadway.
Summary: A car fire on the M25 in Essex caused major delays and three miles of congestion, but emergency services quickly managed the incident allowing traffic to begin easing.