Lorry fire shuts part of M25 for several hours

The M25 anti-clockwise in Hertfordshire was closed for several hours due to a lorry fire.

National Highways said the motorway was initially shut in both directions between junction 25 for Waltham Cross and junction 24 for Potters Bar at about 13:20 GMT.

The clockwise carriageway reopened at about 15:00 and the anti-clockwise section was open again by about 21:30.

Contractors worked into the evening to clear and treat a "significant oil spillage" on the anti-clockwise side of the road.