Recovery operations are continuing on the M25 anticlockwise after a vehicle caught fire earlier near Junction 9 for Leatherhead.
The carriageway remains closed between Junctions 9 and 8 (Reigate), with traffic conditions causing severe congestion and lengthy delays.
Traffic website Inrix said: “M25 anticlockwise blocked, severe delays due to recovery work and van fire from J9 A243 (Leatherhead) to J8 A217 Brighton Road (Reigate). Congestion to Cobham Services, three miles before J9, a couple of miles of onlookers, and A243 queues to and from Chessington. Three miles after J9, stopped since 07:40.”
