A stretch of the M25 is expected to remain closed until at least midday after a truck burst into flames following a crash last night.

Emergency services responded to a fire between Junction 5 near Sevenoaks and Junction 6 near Godstone shortly after 10pm last night (October 20).

The incident led to a full closure of the M25 in both directions.

Police confirmed that the driver involved sustained only minor injuries.

Surrey Fire and Rescue sent five fire engines and two water carriers to tackle the blaze.

While the anti-clockwise carriageway reopened this morning (October 21), lanes 3 and 4 near Junction 6 remain closed.

The clockwise carriageway is still shut and is expected to stay closed until at least midday for specialist recovery and possible resurfacing.

Surrey Police have advised motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

National Highways has reported severe delays on all approaches.

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