Section of M25 near Heathrow reopens following lorry fire

The lorry caught fire on the clockwise carriageway between J15 and J16. Credit: National Highways

A section of motorway has reopened following a lorry fire near Heathrow Airport.

The incident happened on the clockwise carriageway on the M25 between J15 and J16 on Tuesday (29/08) afternoon.

Fire crews were called to help escort the vehicle off the road, which had been carrying car batteries when it caught fire.

A road sweeper was on the scene for some time so the debris could be cleared up.

No more delays are to be expected.

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