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22/08/2014
Severe Delays Caused By M25 Lorry Fire
Severe delays have been caused by a lorry fire on the M25 in Essex, the Highways Agency has reported.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 19:30 on Thursday. It happened on a section of road between junctions 27 and 26 for the M11.
The lorry was carrying waste, including paint, tyres and paper, it is understood.
The Highways Agency has said that the fire has damaged to the road surface, forcing its closure. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.
A fully-signed diversion route is in place, directing traffic between the two junctions via the M11, A406 and the A10, re-joining the M25 at junction 25.
(MH/JP)
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 19:30 on Thursday. It happened on a section of road between junctions 27 and 26 for the M11.
The lorry was carrying waste, including paint, tyres and paper, it is understood.
The Highways Agency has said that the fire has damaged to the road surface, forcing its closure. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.
A fully-signed diversion route is in place, directing traffic between the two junctions via the M11, A406 and the A10, re-joining the M25 at junction 25.
(MH/JP)
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