Clean up operation takes place after M25 blaze

The incident happened earlier.

Published 16th Jun 2026

There has been disruption during the day after a lorry blaze on the M25.

A clean up operation has been carried out by T J Cottis Transport.

The company stated:

"An emergency call out in the early hours this morning saw the team deployed to Junction 26 of the M25 following a major vehicle fire.

With debris across the carriageway and traffic building, the priority was clear: get there, get it cleared, and get the road moving again."

There are still some delays heading into drivetime.

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