Lorry Fires Close M25, A14 Motorways Causing Major UK Traffic Disruptions

Severe traffic disruptions have occurred on two major UK motorways due to separate lorry fires. On the M25 in Hertfordshire, a lorry carrying hay bales caught fire between junctions 25 (Enfield) and 24 (Potters Bar), leading to a closure of the anticlockwise carriageway and causing delays of up to 90 minutes with significant queues and diversions that pass through the ULEZ zone. Emergency services including fire brigades from Hertfordshire and London, police, ambulance, and traffic officers are attending the scene to manage the incident and clear the congestion. Meanwhile, on the A14 near Bar Hill outside Cambridge, a lorry fire has closed both eastbound and westbound carriageways, prompting a closure expected to last at least four hours with motorists advised to seek alternative routes. This incident follows an earlier van fire on the same route causing additional traffic issues. Authorities urge drivers to be patient and cautious while emergency crews work to resolve both situations.