M25 Chaos: Van Fire Brings Traffic to a Standstill Near Surrey
All hell has broken loose on the M25 near Surrey this morning. A van caught fire at around 7:30am, shutting down the anticlockwise carriageway between Junction 7 (Redhill) and the M23 in Godstone. Motorists are stuck in heavy delays with traffic grinding to a halt.
Delays Spiral as Emergency Crews Tackle Blaze
National Highways tweeted warnings of 30-minute-plus delays and urged drivers to brace for extended journey times. Their statement read: “All lanes stopped and queueing traffic due to van fire on M25 anticlockwise before J6 A22 (Godstone). Congestion to J7 M23. Long delays.”
The full details of the incident, including any injuries, remain unclear. Surrey Fire and Rescue services have been contacted for updates as they battle the flames and manage the snarled-up roads.
Drivers Urged to Avoid the Area and Find Alternative Routes
- Traffic is backed up from Junction 7 down to the M23.
- Emergency services are at the scene working to clear the wreckage.
- Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time or seek alternative routes to avoid the gridlock.
More updates will follow as the situation unfolds. Stay tuned for the latest on the M25 meltdown.
