M25 crane fire causes traffic chaos

Traffic was stopped going clockwise between J16 (M40) and J15 (M4) as fire crews tackled the blaze.

Highways England confirmed lanes three and four are now open but drivers are being warned of delays of up to 70 minutes back to J16.

Three fire engines were sent to the scene following multiple 999 calls and firefighters used two hose reels, foam, two dry powder extinguishers and three sets of breathing apparatus to put out the flames.

It comes after traffic was stopped temporarily going clockwise between J15 and J16 due to a car fire this morning.

Lanes 3 & 4 have re-opened #M25 anti-clockwise between J16 (#M40) and J15 (#M4) due to a crane fire, @Bucksfire are on scene. Lanes 1 and 2 remain closed whilst the fire continues to be doused, long delays back to J16. Please approach with care. pic.twitter.com/FyrdmnnVZs

— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) January 10, 2018

M25 update: Crane fire confirmed. Three fire engines at scene. Hose reels and breathing apparatus in usehttps://t.co/0MGILFNUpN

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) January 10, 2018

#M25 anti-clockwise J16 (#M40) to J15 (#M4). Traffic has been stopped due to a crane which has caught fire. @Bucksfire are on scene dealing with the fire. pic.twitter.com/v6yrOTqiv4

— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) January 10, 2018

Latest incident: Multiple 999 calls to a report of a crane on fire on the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 16 (M40 interchange) and 15 (M4 interchange) pic.twitter.com/LeGXsN8pnV

— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) January 10, 2018