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Lorry fire shuts part of M25 for several hours

National Highways A firefighter using a hose on a lorry that is burnt out. A fire engine is on the road and other firefighters are watching on. There is oil and water on the road.National Highways
The lorry was completely gutted by the fire

The M25 anti-clockwise in Hertfordshire was closed for several hours due to a lorry fire.

National Highways said the motorway was initially shut in both directions between junction 25 for Waltham Cross and junction 24 for Potters Bar at about 13:20 GMT.

The clockwise carriageway reopened at about 15:00 and the anti-clockwise section was open again by about 21:30.

Contractors worked into the evening to clear and treat a "significant oil spillage" on the anti-clockwise side of the road.

National Highways The M25, with traffic moving in four lanes on the other side of the road but the nearer side of the road is closed. There are a number of fire engines on the carriageway as well as a burnt-out lorry.National Highways
The clockwise carriageway has since reopened

It said the fire had been put out and the lorry had been recovered from the scene.

It thanked drivers for their patience and said there were still long delays in the area, but they were beginning to ease.

National Highways A blurred image of workers and heavy machinery working on a road. It is dark outside but there are lights on the vehicles. There are lorries and tractors on the road.National Highways
Crews worked into the evening to clear up the oil spill

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