THE M25 has been shut after three cars crashed sparking a huge fire – with drivers stuck in hour-long tailbacks.
The incident took place between Junction 13 for the A30 (Staines) and Junction 12 (M3) causing long queues all the way to Heathrow Airport.
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Emergency services were called to the scene at just after 2pm this afternoon to reports of a car on fire.
Surrey Fire and Rescue service has since confirmed that three vehicles were involved in a crash with two caught up in the blaze.
Drivers have been warned of delays of up to an hour and a half on the M25 anti-clockwise between these two junctions as emergency services remain at the scene.
A spokesperson from the Surrey Fire and Rescue service said: “We received a call this afternoon around 2:05pm to a report of a vehicle fire on the M25 between Junction 14 to 13, Staines to Egham.
“Four fire engines were sent, arriving at the scene around 2:15pm. Three vehicles had been involved in a collision with two of the vehicles alight. Crews remain at the scene tackling the fire.”
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