A Tesco lorry erupted into a massive fireball at Clacket Lane services on the M25, leading to the closure of the motorway in both directions. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday night and has prompted a major emergency response from %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, London Fire Brigade, and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.
The intensity of the flames and the scale of the blaze have forced authorities to close all lanes of the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% between junction 5 and junction 6. Firefighters are battling "atrocious and intense" flames as they %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% to bring the situation under control. Both sides of the M25 remain shut as crews tackle the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, which is expected to take some time to extinguish.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% has been deployed to manage the situation, with closures extending as far back as the M26. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area, follow the designated diversions, and seek alternative routes.
The cause of the explosion is currently under %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%, and the road is likely to remain closed for an extended period as emergency services continue their efforts.
Authorities are urging motorists to monitor %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% updates and plan their journeys accordingly.
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More details will follow as the situation unfolds.
