Partial-closure on M25 after lorry fire
Part of the anti-clockwise route has been shut this morning in Essex
A lorry fire has partially-closed the M25 in Essex this morning.
Essex Fire Crews were called to the scene, between Junctions 27 and 26 just before 4am.
On arrival firefighters reported that the lorry was 100% alight.
Crews worked hard to bring the fire under control and completely extinguished it by 6.40am.
Crews expect to remain on scene for some time to continue dampening down the area.
The cause has been recorded as accidental.
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