Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 this morning following a vehicle fire.

Traffic was being held clockwise within J3 of the Swanley interchange heading towards Darenth Bypass near Dartford.

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle fire on the M25 at J3 in Swanley. Picture: National Highways
Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 at J3 in Swanley. Picture: KCC Highways

Delays remain however all lanes have now re-opened in both directions.

National Highways said via social media: “Long delays remain on approach, please allow extra time for your journey.”

Officers are at the scene after being called just after 7.30am. Fire crews are leading the emergency service operation.

A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to reports of a car alight on the M25 clockwise near Junction 3 for Swanley.

“Two fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.”

No injuries have been reported.

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