M25 closed in both directions between Surrey and Kent after serious lorry fire

The M25 has been closed in both directions following a serious lorry fire.

The incident happened between junction 5 near Sevenoaks and junction 6 for Godstone at around 10pm on Sunday.

National Highways South-East posted on X that the incident had also led to the closure of the M26 westbound between junction 2A and the junction with the M25 and A21.

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Surrey Fire and Rescue said it had sent seven appliances and warned drivers to "avoid the area".

A Surrey Police statement said: "The road is closed in both directions between junctions 5-6, and is likely to be impacted for some time.

"Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route. We will bring you further updates as they become available."

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