Truck Spill Sparks Fire on M25
On the M25 motorways today, an incident involving a truck triggered a fire early in the morning. At 7:38 AM, emergency services were alerted to smoke and flames on the hard shoulder of the anti-clockwise lanes.
Details of the Incident
The Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly, dispatching two fire appliances from Cheshunt station. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that refuse from a transit truck had been tipped over and caught fire.
Fortunately, the fire was extinguished quickly. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Authorities have classified the incident as accidental.
Related Accidents on the M25
In addition to the truck fire, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on the clockwise carriageway of the M25. This accident took place between junctions 24 and 25, close to Enfield.
Emergency barrier repairs are currently underway at the location of the collision. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in the area.
Key Information Summary
- Time of Incident: 7:38 AM
- Location: M25, between junctions 24 and 23 (anti-clockwise)
- Response: Two fire appliances from Cheshunt station
- Nature of Fire: Refuse from a transit truck
- Injuries: None reported
- Accident Type: Accidental
- Additional Incident: Multi-vehicle collision on clockwise carriageway
- Barrier Repairs: Ongoing at the collision site
The quick response from emergency services helped mitigate what could have been a more serious incident. Motorists should remain informed and exercise caution while traveling through affected areas.
