AN enormous lorry fire has closed the M25 in both directions – with the devastating blaze bringing traffic to a standstill.
The motorway has shut between J5 near Sevenoaks in Kent and J6 near Caterham in Surrey after flames ripped through a truck.
The blaze on the M25
The blaze has also closed the M26 westbound between J2A near Wrotham Heath in Kent and M25/A21.
Long delays are expected in both directions because of the road closures.
Snaps show flames engulfing a stranded lorry – with smoke billowing across the motorway.
Cops, fire crews and National Highways traffic marshals have scrambled to the scene.
National Highways said: “If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.”
A spokesperson added: “Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
“Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our website and travel apps, or via our regional ‘X’ feed.
“Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
Diversion routes
Road users travelling clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
At M25 Junction 5 follow onto A21 and then take the second A25 exit towards Westerham.
Follow A25 through Sundridge, Brasted, Westerham, Limpsfield and Oxted.
Continue along A25 towards Godstone to A25 / A22 roundabout.
Take 3rd exit onto A22 towards London to M25 Junction 6 “Godstone Interchange” and take 2nd exit and rejoin M25 towards Gatwick.
Road users travelling anti-clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs
Exit the M25 at J6 then at the Godstone Interchange take the 3rd exit onto the A22 towards East Grinstead.
At the A22/A25 roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A25 towards Westerham.
Follow the A25 through Limpsfield, Oxted, Westerham, Brasted and Sundridge.
At the traffic signal junction A25/M25 turn left to re-join the M25 towards Dartford Crossing.