The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and to keep reporting free of paywalls for wide public access. Donations are said to enable journalists to interview both sides of stories and maintain trust across the political spectrum. A lorry carrying hay bales caught fire on the M25, closing the anti-clockwise lane between Junctions 25 and 24 and causing up to two-hour delays and about 13 miles of congestion from Junction 27. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue, London Fire Service and National Highways attended. Separately, an overturned lorry on the M1 spilled 350 litres of diesel, closing three of four northbound lanes.
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A lorry carrying hay bales which caught on fire on the M25 has caused significant delays to traffic. The anti-clockwise lane in Hertfordshire is closed between J25 Waltham Cross Interchange and J24 Potters Bar Interchange. The traffic inside the road closure is in the process of being released. National Highways said it expected two-hour delays and 13 miles of congestion from J27. In a post on X, it said: Please be patient we'll try and get you moving again soon.
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