M25 closed with traffic gridlocked after lorry fire covers road in smoke

Traffic has come to a stop on the M25 near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, following the fire this afternoon (Picture: Highways England)

A major motorway has closed in both directions after a lorry fire caused plumes of smoke to cover vehicles.

Traffic has come to a stop on the M25 near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, following the fire this afternoon.

Fire crews have been pictured at the scene as queues back up for miles during Friday rush hour.

National Highways has urged...