M25 closed near Lakeside Shopping Centre after lorry bursts into flames
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The M25 has been shut in Essex after a lorry caught on fire just near the Lakeside Shopping Centre, causing traffic jams.
Drivers on the motorway have been warned to expect delays of up to 60 minutes while firefighters put out the flames near the Dartford Crossing.
The carriageway has been closed on the M25 between J30 (Dartford Crossing) and J29 (Romford) going anticlockwise since 12.35pm, according to National Highways.
All four lanes have been shut and several diversions are in place.
No one was injured in the fire (Picture: EssexLive/BPM)
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Delays of an hour are expected (Picture: EssexLive/BPM)
National Highways said normal conditions aren’t expected until 4pm.
It said: ‘The M25 in Essex is closed both directions between J30 (Dartford) and J29 (Romford) due to a HGV fire that was fully laden with car tyres.
‘Essex Fire & Rescue are working on scene to tackle the blaze. Due to the nature of the fire, it is still anticipated that the road will remain closed throughout the day, with resurfacing likely to be required.
‘Plans are being put in place to relieve traffic caught within the closure.’
The fire brigade said that the lorry is carrying tyres, which are alight and producing thick smoke.
It added on X: ‘Avoid the area if you can and take extra care if you’re near the scene.’
Police say no one has been injured in the lorry fire.
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