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Terrifying moment Tesco lorry goes up in flames on the M25: Major road closed as fire crews battle inferno

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The incident took place on the motorway between Clacket Lane and Junction 6 at around 10pm on Sunday evening.

By Katherine Lawton

Published: 11:19 AEDT, 21 October 2024 | Updated: 21:53 AEDT, 21 October 2024

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A Tesco lorry has gone up in flames on the M25, causing commuter chaos as a major road has closed.

The incident took place on the motorway between Clacket Lane and Junction 6 at around 10pm on Sunday.

Traffic was seen piled up behind the blaze as Surrey Fire and Rescue Service urged drivers to avoid the area.

At least five fire engines and two water carriers attended the incident, the fire service confirmed on Sunday night.

One video shows the large Tesco lorry completely engulfed in flames as huge plumes of smoke rise into the air from the burning vehicle.

Footage shows a traffic jam caused by a major fire on the M25 between Clacket Lane and J6

A Tesco lorry erupts into a massive fireball at Clacket Lane services on the M25

The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Sunday night and has prompted a major emergency response

The burned out shell of the lorry after the intense blaze on Sunday night

At least five fire engines and two water carriers attended the major incident

At least five fire engines and two water carriers attended the large fire on Sunday night

Video footage shows cars in standstill as they wait behind the huge blaze on the motorway

Firefighters are battling 'atrocious and intense' flames as they work to bring the situation under control.

In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: 'We have five fire engines and two water carriers in attendance at a vehicle fire on the M25 between Clacket Lane and junction 6.

'The road is closed both directions. Please avoid the area.'

National Highways announced that the M25 in Surrey and Kent is closed in both directions between Junction 5 near Sevenoaks and Junction 6 near Godstone and Caterham.

The incident has also forced the closure of the M26 westbound between Junction 2A near Wrotham Heath and the M25/A21.

MailOnline has contacted Surrey Police for comment.

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