M25 in meltdown: Lorry fire and Dartford tunnel closure cause chaos
Lorry Blaze Shuts Key M25 Stretch
Drivers are stuck in gridlock on the M25 after a Tesco lorry burst into flames and exploded between junctions 5 and 6 overnight. The blaze completely destroyed the truck, forcing authorities to shut this major clockwise section of the motorway. Recovery crews are still clearing the wreckage and fixing fire damage, with the closure expected to last all day.
Thousands of motorists now face major delays as they battle detours and bottlenecks caused by the fire.
Dartford Crossing Backlog Makes Things Worse
The misery piles on with severe congestion at the Dartford Crossing. The northbound tunnel is shut for maintenance, making tailbacks even worse. Combined with the M25 shutdown and other motorway issues to the south, traffic is at a standstill across the area heading into rush hour. The northbound tunnel closure will remain through peak times, deepening the jam.
Plan Ahead: Traffic Hell to Last All Day
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes and brace for long delays.
- Travel times expected to be heavy into the evening.
- Check live traffic updates before setting off to avoid the worst.
Emergency and recovery teams continue working round the clock to reopen the motorway. Authorities thank motorists for their patience but warn travel chaos will continue for some time.
