One lane remains closed on the M25 after a car burst into flames following a crash this morning.
A car collided with a roadside barrier on the M25 anti-clockwise within junction 28, near Brook Street and the A12, before bursting into flames this morning.
Traffic was being held after 9.30am as emergency services and traffic officers rushed to the scene.
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UPDATE#M25 anti-clockwise within J28 (Brook Street) #A12 #Essex
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ROAD CLOSED within the junction
Divert via the Brook Street Roundabout using the exit and entry slip roads.
Allow extra time. pic.twitter.com/a3rbKXl48U
The road was closed as Essex Fire and Rescue Service crews were sent to the scene and drivers were warned to expect delays.
Two lanes (of three) have now reopened through the junction following the earlier crash and car fire.
There are delays up to 30 minutes from junction 30 to junction 29.
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