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The accident occurred on the M25 counterclockwise between J4 for Orpington and J3 for Swanley. lanes one and two of the highway have been closed since about 7.30 a.m., according to the road association.
Kent’s movement information on the council’s website confirmed that emergency services had been deployed at the scene.
The Traffic Alert System rated the severity of the accident as “high”.
Motorists were told to expect “long delays” on the highway.
In an update, Kent Traffic Information said: “Two three-lane lanes on the M25 were closed counterclockwise between J4 and J3 due to a vehicle fire.
“Emergency services in attendance. Expect long delays in the region.”
AA Traffic Maps said the truck was on fire along the freeway in a counterclockwise direction.
She added that the car has now been extinguished and is waiting for rescue crews.
At this point, there were no reports of injuries.
The AA update said: “Two lanes were closed and waiting for traffic due to a previous truck fire on the M25 counterclockwise after the J4 (Orpington).
“The first and second lanes (of three) remain closed after traffic stopped briefly at 07:35, and cameras show the truck has turned off and is waiting to recover.”
Highways England also confirmed that the accident had caused a spill on the motorway.
Shortly after 7.30am, the traffic agency tweeted: “M25 J4 #Orpington to J3 #Swanley – Lanes 1 and 2 (of 3) closed after vehicle fire and spill.
“We are waiting for a spill cleanup team to arrive.”
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