Blaze on M25 Dartford Tunnel Sparks Chaos
Motorists face major delays this afternoon after a vehicle erupted in flames on the M25 Dartford Tunnel anticlockwise. The fiery incident struck between Junction 1A (A206 Dartford) and Junction 31 (A1306 Lakeside/Purfleet), forcing the closure of two lanes, including the crucial left-hand tunnel.
Lanes Shut as Fire Rages
The right-hand tunnel remains open, but traffic is crawling as vehicles cram into the single available lane. Queueing is heavy, and gridlock looks set to worsen until emergency crews clear the blaze.
Emergency Services Battle Blaze, Drivers Urged to Avoid Area
Firefighters and emergency teams are on the scene tackling the flames and making sure motorists stay safe. Drivers are warned to steer clear of the area where possible and seek alternative routes to dodge the M25 bottleneck.
Cause Unknown, No Injuries Reported
The reason behind the vehicle fire is still under investigation. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported so far. Motorists passing through should keep their wits about them and obey directions from traffic officers on site.
