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Lorry fire forces closure of M25 Junction 2 slip road near Dartford
Summary
A fire involving a heavy goods vehicle has closed the M25 Junction 2 exit slip road at Darenth, causing delays of up to 40 minutes and four miles of congestion.
A heavy goods vehicle fire on the anticlockwise carriageway of the M25 near Dartford has led to the closure of the Junction 2 exit slip road for Darenth. National Highways South East posted an update on X stating that the slip road is closed, recovery and clean-up operations are underway, and motorists are experiencing delays of about 34 minutes and four miles of congestion on the approach.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes as traffic builds up on the affected section of the motorway.