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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major motorway closed as lorry erupts in flames in middle of carriageway sending black smoke billowing through the air
Long delays are expected on both sides of the blaze ROAD BLAZE Major motorway closed as lorry erupts in flames in middle of carriageway sending black smoke billowing through the air DRIVERS have been warned of travel chaos after a horror lorry fire broke out on a major motorway. The M25 has been closed down anticlockwise from J30 Lakeside to J29 Romford. Advertisement 2 Long delays are expected on both sides of the blaze Credit: X Emergency services responded to calls at around 12pm as thick black smoke billowed from the scene. Long delays are expected on both sides of the blaze with all four lanes shut down. One lane has also been closed on the clockwise carriageway. A National Highways spokesperson said: The M25 is now CLOSED anti-clockwise between J30 (DartCharge) and J29 (Romford) due to a vehicle fire. Advertisement "@ECFRS are working on scene to tackle the blaze. "Delays of at least 30 minutes in the area. "Diversion to follow." Normal traffic conditions are expected between 3.15pm and 3.30pm. Advertisement Essex Police have been contacted for comment. 2 Emergency services have been called to a lorry fire on the M25 Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Three crews tackle household waste and tyres fire
Crews from three stations have been tackling a fire at a household waste and tyres site that has sent smoke billowing over a main road. Essex firefighters from Billericay, Basildon and Corringham were called to Oak Road, at Crays Hill at 09:00 GMT. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) advised nearby residents to close all windows and doors. Drivers were advised to be cautious as smoke from the fire was blowing over the A127. No injuries have been reported. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Container fire at empty smallholding 'deliberate' Hall devastated by second fire within a year
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Crews tackle waste and tyres fire at yard near Basildon and A127
Crews from three stations have been tackling a fire at a household waste and tyres site that has sent smoke billowing over a main firefighters from Billericay, Basildon and Corringham were called to Oak Road, at Crays Hill at 09:00 County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) advised nearby residents to close all windows and were advised to be cautious as smoke from the fire was blowing over the A127. No injuries have been reported. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
