M25 traffic: Two in hospital after lorry fire near Brentwood

Essex Police were called to the motorway between junctions 27 and 28 close to Brook Street Roundabout after reports of a vehicle fire shortly after 12pm today (May 7).

Firefighters from Essex Fire and Rescue Service attended alongside police and found a flatbed lorry alight at the scene.

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The road was fully closed for over an hour while emergency services dealt with the incident.

National Highways said an air ambulance was sent to the location.

The #M25 is closed clockwise between J27 (#M11) and J28 (#Brentwood) due to a serious vehicle fire. Traffic is also held on the anti-clockwise carriageway.

Emergency services are working at scene. Air ambulance en route.

There are currently 2 miles congestion both ways. pic.twitter.com/DoQa5TTyjR

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) May 7, 2024

Traffic was brought to a standstill, with delays of over one hour reported by National Highways.

Congestion on the motorway (Image: Jonny Moore)The fire was brought under control by 1.15pm. Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

All lanes have now re-opened after one lane on the M25 remained shut while officers carried out recovery work.

Traffic is now flowing normally.