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M25 shut anti-clockwise after lorry fire

News imageNational Highways A firefighter using a hose on a lorry that is burnt out. A fire engine is on the road and other firefighters are watching on. There is oil and water on the road.National Highways

The M25 anti-clockwise in Hertfordshire is closed after a lorry fire.

National Highways said the motorway was initially closed in both directions between junction 25 for Waltham Cross and junction 24 for Potters Bar at about 13:20 GMT.

The clockwise carriageway reopened at about 15:00.

Contractors are working to clear a "significant oil spillage" on the anti-clockwise side of the road.

News imageNational Highways The M25, with traffic moving in four lanes on the other side of the road but the nearer side of the road is closed. There are a number of fire engines on the carriageway as well as a burnt-out lorry.National Highways
The clockwise carriageway has since reopened
News imageNational Highways A blurred image of workers and heavy machinery working on a road. It is dark outside but there are lights on the vehicles. There are lorries and tractors on the road.National Highways
Crews are working into the evening to clear up the oil spill

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