Chaos on major UK motorway as all traffic suddenly stopped after incident
All traffic on the M25 heading anticlockwise has been held after a fire in Surrey between J9 Leatherhead & J8 Reigate. Motorists are facing delay of 80 minutes, National Highways said in an update.
TL;DR
- A van fire occurred on the M25 anticlockwise between J9 Leatherhead and J8 Reigate.
- All traffic was initially held, causing delays of up to 80 minutes and six miles of congestion.
- Two lanes were closed for recovery and to clean oil and fuel from the carriageway.
- Commuters reported being stuck for nearly two hours.
- All lanes have since reopened, but residual delays of 37 minutes with 6 miles of congestion remained.