Home / Disasters and Accidents / M25 Traffic Snarled by Warehouse Blaze
M25 Traffic Snarled by Warehouse Blaze
27 Mar
Summary
- A fire at an industrial estate caused significant traffic disruption.
- The blaze affected travel on the M25 motorway in Hertfordshire.
- Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed.
A substantial fire broke out at an industrial estate, prompting a significant response from emergency services. The incident has led to considerable disruption on the M25 motorway, specifically impacting traffic between junction 26 for Waltham Abbey and junction 25 for Enfield. Traffic information services reported slow conditions and previously enforced a 40mph speed limit on the affected carriageway.
Hertfordshire Fire Service is actively managing the situation and has urged the public to avoid the area surrounding Station Approach and Waltham Cross railway station. For those living nearby, a recommendation was issued to keep windows and doors shut as a precautionary measure against smoke inhalation.
