Traffic chaos on M25 after car fire in Essex
Traffic on the M25 motorway was brought to a standstill this evening between Junctions 27 (M11) and 28 (A12) in Essex after a vehicle caught fire on the side of the road. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, including units from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
“Traffic has been halted on the M25 clockwise between J27 and J26 in Essex due to a car on fire,” a National Highways update stated.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, and all lanes were later reopened. However, National Highways reported around three miles of remaining congestion, with delays of approximately 30 minutes for motorists.
Traffic data from National Highways indicated that conditions began to ease once the incident was cleared, though drivers continued to face slow-moving traffic in the affected section between Junctions 27 and 28.
- Incident location: M25 clockwise, J27–J28 in Essex
- Cause: Vehicle fire
- Agencies involved: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways
- Impact: 30-minute delays and three miles of congestion
National Highways shared images from the scene showing the burning vehicle, illustrating the scale of disruption it caused during the evening commute.
Author’s Summary
A car fire on the M25 in Essex stopped traffic between J27 and J28, causing long delays before firefighters extinguished the flames and reopened all lanes.