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M25 and M26 diversions due to lorry fire

Highways England CCTV footage of a large fire on a motorway. Large flames can be seen and one fire engine. Highways England

A heavy goods vehicle fire on the M25 has led to closures

Closures on the M25 and M26 due to a lorry fire are likely to last until midday, road users have been warned.

The M25 is closed clockwise between J5 near Sevenoaks and J6 near Godstone/Caterham, according to Highways England. Diversions are in place.

Traffic on the M26 westbound between J2A near Wrotham Heath and M25/A21 has also been diverted.

Six fire crews, South East Coast Ambulance Service and officers from Surrey Police attended the scene of the incident at about 22:00 BST on Sunday.

M25 and M26 diversions due to lorry fireEddie Mitchell An aerial shot of a burnt out vehicle on a section of motorway. Fire hoses are visible.Eddie Mitchell

Six fire engines attended the fire near Clacket Lane on Sunday night

A spokeswoman for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said shortly after 07:00 BST on Monday that there was still one engine at the scene.

She said: “The crew are currently dampening down hot spots.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and partners who were involved in tackling this blaze.”

Surrey Police said: “The M25 remains affected in both directions between J5 and J6.

“The anti-clockwise carriageway has reopened, but lane 3 and 4 (of 4) remain closed within J6.”

Highways England said specialist recovery would be required and the road surface would likely need to be resurfaced.

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