M25 hit with long delays after fire closes three lanes

There are reports of delays of up to 45 minutes on the M25 this morning after a vehicle fire near junction 6.

As of 11am, three lanes of the clockwise carriageway are closed, with tailbacks of more than eight miles to Sevenoaks at junction 5.

It is understood the car fire has been extinguished and a recovery operation is ongoing.

No information has yet been released as to when the road might fully reopen and drivers are being warned to plan their journeys accordingly.

We will update this story with further updates as they come in.

Police have been contacted for further information.