Traffic Chaos on M25 Motorway in Essex
Traffic was stopped on the M25 clockwise between junctions 27 and 26 in Essex due to a car fire. Crews from the Essex Fire Service responded promptly to the incident.
National Highways reported the vehicle fire has been extinguished, but approximately three miles of congestion remain, causing delays of around 30 minutes for drivers.
Incident Details
- Location: M25 clockwise, between J27 (M11) and J28 (A12), Essex
- Cause: Vehicle caught fire at the side of the motorway
- Traffic status: Initially stopped, now easing with lanes reopened
- Delays: Approximately 30 minutes, with three miles of congestion
Official Updates
CLEARED#M25 clockwise between J27 (#M11) and J28 (#A12) EssexALL LANES OPENFollowing 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) EssexTRAFFIC STOPPEDDue to a car fire.@ECFRS on scene along with 2 of our patrols.
Traffic conditions have improved, but delays persist as clearance continues.
Summary
Emergency services quickly handled a vehicle fire on the M25 in Essex, reopening lanes but leaving behind significant congestion and delays lasting about 30 minutes.
Author's note: Swift emergency response cleared the fire, yet traffic delays still affect drivers on this key motorway stretch.
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