M25 Lane Closed After Car Fire Near Chertsey
Traffic congestion reported on the motorway following the incident.
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A lane on the M25 in Surrey was closed on Tuesday following a car fire. The incident caused traffic to build up on the motorway.
The fire occurred near junction 11 for Chertsey. National Highways reported that traffic was slow moving in the area.
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Emergency services attended the scene. Further details regarding the cause of the fire or any potential injuries were not immediately available.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on the M25?
A car caught fire on the M25 motorway in Surrey. This incident led to the closure of one lane and caused traffic congestion.
+Where did the car fire occur?
The car fire took place on the M25 motorway near junction 11, which serves Chertsey in Surrey. Traffic was reported to be slow in the vicinity.
+Were there any injuries reported?
Information regarding any injuries sustained as a result of the car fire was not immediately available. Emergency services responded to the incident.
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