Major Delays as HGV Blaze Sparks Chaos on M25 Near Darenth Interchange
HGV Cab Ablaze, Timber Load Saved
A huge fire broke out in the cab of an HGV carrying rounded timber on the M25 near the Darenth Interchange. The blaze tore through the cab but thanks to lightning-fast work by the kent.fire-uk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kent Fire and Rescue Service, the flames were stopped from reaching the timber load.
Firefighters Race to Scene
Kent Fire confirmed two fire engines raced to the M25 clockwise near Junction 2 for Dartford following reports of the lorry fire. Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze with hose reel jets. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Cause Still Unknown, Expect Delays
The fire’s cause remains a mystery. The Highways Agency has taken over duty of care, warning drivers to brace for lengthy delays. Traffic jams stretch back over ten miles, clogging up the QE2 Bridge.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a lorry alight on the M25 clockwise, near Junction 2 for Dartford. Two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. No casualties were reported and the cause is unknown. Duty of care has been left with the Highways Agency and motorists have been advised to expect delays while congestion clears in the area.”
