On March 20, a fuel tanker caught fire on the M25 near junction 5, leading to significant traffic delays lasting 90 minutes. Four fire engines responded to the emergency, managing to contain the flames to the cab's front section, preventing a potential catastrophe by stopping the fire from reaching the tanker itself. Closed link roads to the A21 intensified the traffic situation, while witnesses reported a daunting sight of flames and thick smoke. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident remains unclear.
The incident led to significant disruptions on the M25, with 90-minute delays experienced by drivers as emergency crews responded to the burning fuel tanker.
Fire crews successfully contained the fire to the front of the tanker cab, preventing it from spreading to the fuel compartment.
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