Lorry fire on the M25 slip road off the A2, near Darenth

30+ Incident Thursday 08 February 2024 15:17

Thursday 08 February 2024 16:30
Fire engines: 4
Equipment: Firefighting - Compressed air foam system (CAFs), Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet
Special support vehicles: Bulk water carrier

Dartford

Update at 4.55pm: 

A lorry fire on the A2 London-bound, on the slip road for the M25, near Darenth, has been extinguished. 

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended the scene, and crews used compressed air foam and hose reel jets to put the fire out. 

No injuries have been reported. 

Drivers are advised to check for traffic updates before travelling towards the area. 

Initial update: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance at a lorry fire off the A2 London-bound, on the slip road for the M25, Darenth.

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier have been sent to the scene, where crews are using compressed air foam and hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. 

No injuries have been reported. 

Drivers are advised to expect some delays in the area while firefighters work at the scene.