Firefighters are currently at the scene of a truck fire between the M1 and M25 near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire this morning
Highways England warned of a 40-minute delay on the M1 this morning (Tuesday October 20) as crews tackle the fire on the pavement
The truck caught fire on the M1 south ramp at junction 6A to junction 21A of the M25 – near Bricket Wood
The incident also has a ripple effect on local roads crossing St Albans on the A414 and A405 as drivers attempt to avoid closure
Hertfordshire Gendarmerie tweeted: ‘We are currently at the scene of a truck fire on the M1 south slip road at junction 6a, to junction 21a of the M25, near Bricket Wood / Chiswell Green
« The ramp is currently closed, so please find an alternative route before you leave Thank you »
On the M1 southbound, there was a separate incident involving two trucks between exit 9 (Redbourn) and exit 8
This only adds to the problems for those who are already stuck on the M1, with delays probably still an hour
A new photo has shown the scale of this morning’s blaze, which is causing major disruption for commuters between Luton and Hemel Hempstead
RP11 – M1 J6a southbound We are currently at the scene of a truck fire on the slip road onto the M25 with @HertsFRSControl Please avoid the area while the fire is out and use other lanes All agencies are working to clear the way as soon as possible @HighwaysEAST # m25 # m1 #feu picTwittercom / AFa5b5Q5ys
DELAYS: #ChiswellGreen Nth Orbital Rd southbound to the M25, long delays here and in the area as ongoing issues on the M1 have increased traffic along these roads imageTwittercom / gO5xcVIh9q
The A405 North Orbital Road Westbound currently has queues between the Park Street roundabout and junction 21A of the M25, as does the A414 Eastbound from M1 at the Park Street roundabout
There are major travel issues this morning between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans after a truck fire closed the M1 south ramp at junction 6a leading to the M25
Fire crews and police have been on the scene shortly after 6 a.m. to fight the blaze, but the road remains closed
The motorway is currently at a standstill, and drivers are finding alternative routes
M1, M25, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, Slip lane, A414
News from around the world – GB – M1 and M25 traffic update live as the fire in a truck closes the ramp
