The M25 has been brought to a standstill in one direction during rush hour after a vehicle fire forced the closure of a stretch of the anticlockwise carriageway, with drivers facing delays of at least 30 minutes and four miles of backed-up traffic.
The closure is in place between Junction 25 for Enfield and Junction 24 for Potters Bar, with the fire service on scene dealing with the incident. Traffic has been held while emergency crews work to make the area safe.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “On the M25 anticlockwise between J25 (Enfield) and J24 (Potters Bar) traffic has been held due to a vehicle fire. The fire service are on scene. There are delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of congestion on the approach.”
Drivers approaching the affected stretch are advised to allow extra time for their journey or consider alternative routes where possible. The closure is likely to cause significant disruption given the timing during the evening rush hour on one of Britain’s busiest motorways.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
