MOTORISTS are facing major delays on the M25 following a car fire.
Traffic is currently stopped on the anti-clockwise lane within the J24 at Potters Bar.
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The SunFire crews are tackling a car fire at the junction[/caption]
The J24 was closed at around 3pm, with traffic diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.
It has since been reopened.
Lanes one and two remain closed for vehicle recovery and clear up works.
Drivers can expect around four miles of congestion, causing delays of 60 minutes.
An update on traffic england said that the event is expected to clear between 6:15pm and 6:30pm, with traffic conditions returning to normal.
National Highways: East wrote on X: “The M25 anti-clockwise within J24 PottersBar is now OPEN following a car fire.
“Lanes 1 and 2 remain CLOSED for vehicle recovery and clear up works.
“There are currently delays of 60 mins and approx. 4 miles of congestion.”
Herts Fire and Rescue are in attendance as they tackle the fire.
Pictures of the junction show at least two fire engines in attendance, with a number of emergency vehicles present.
It comes as thousands of Brits hit the road this Bank Holiday weekend.
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