M25 traffic: Link road from J12 anti-clockwise to M3 J2 westbound near Thorpe blocked due to a van on fire

The link road from the M25 J12 anti-clockwise to M3 J2 westbound near Thorpe is blocked this morning due to the incident. According to National Highways it is because a van is on fire.

It adds: “@SurreyFRS are at scene. Delays of 30 minutes on the approach, 3 miles of congestion, back to M25 J13 #Staines.

“Updates to follow soon.” Motorway cameras show huge amounts of traffic building up on the motorway.

If you are due to use the motorway this morning make sure to leave plenty of time.