M25 traffic updates: Motorway closed in both sirections due to massive lorry fire as smoke fills sky
Emergency services were called at around 12pm on Wednesday to reports of a vehicle fire on the motorway in Essex.
The M25 is currently closed in both directions between Junction 29 (Romford) and Junction 30 (Lakeside) in Essex, with multiple fire engines at the scene.
Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected in the area, with normal traffic conditions re expected between 3.15pm and 3.30pm.
Essex Police have confirmed no one has been injured in the fire and no arrests have been made.
A National Highways spokesman said: 'The M25 is now CLOSED anti-clockwise between J30 (DartCharge) and J29 (Romford) due to a vehicle fire.
"Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are working on scene to tackle the blaze. Delays of at least 30 minutes in the area. Diversion to follow."
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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