A car caught fire causing traffic to be held for 20 minutes on the M25 near Junction 12, towards the M3 on Thursday, May 25. The junction is located between Chertsey and Staines. Lanes have now reopened after two of the three were closed but have now reopened. There were “severe” delays as a result of the fire. which was reported at 1.52pm. Traffic data company, Inrix, said of the closure: “Severe delays and queueing traffic due to earlier car fire on M25 clockwise at J12 M3. Congestion to before J10 (A3 Wisley interchange). All lanes have been reopened. The road is now clear, after various traffic holds and lane closures. Long delays remain on approach.” The Surrey Fire and Rescue Service added: “We received the call around 1.45pm to a report of a vehicle fire on the M25 between junctions 11 and 12. Four fire engines were sent. The fire was accidental and there are no casualties. Crews left the scene around 2.15pm.” For more news follow Surrey Live to stay in the know. To get the latest headlines direct to your email inbox every day, put your email in the box at the top and hit subscribe or visit here. Follow Surrey Live on Facebook – Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. Click here to like and follow. Follow us on Twitter – For breaking news and the latest stories. Click here to follow us on Twitter. Inrix said: “Heavy traffic on M25 anticlockwise before junction 12 M3. Travel time is 15 minutes.” Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the call around 1.45pm to a report of a vehicle fire on the M25 between junctions 11 and 12. Four fire engines were sent. The fire was accidental and there are no casualties. Crews left the scene around 2.15pm.” There are “severe delays and queueing traffic due to earlier car fire on M25 clockwise at J12 M3,” reports Inrix. Inrix said: “Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to car fire on M25 clockwise at J12 M3. Congestion to J10 (A3 Wisley interchange). Lanes one and two (of three) remain closed past the scene, after traffic was held for over 20 minutes.” National Highways has asked for drivers to remain “patient” as the car fire is dealt with.
