Motorists are being warned of traffic chaos on the busy M25 motorway this morning following a vehicle fire which has caused "severe delays".

The M25 anti-clockwise in Hertfordshire is closed between J25 Waltham Cross Interchange (Enfield, Hertford A10) and J24 Potters Bar Interchange (Potters Bar, A111).

It follows a serious vehicle fire, with images showing a large lorry transporting hay at the side of the road.

Patrols from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue, London Fire Service and National Highways remain at the scene.

National Highways has urged drivers to consider their journeys this morning

Traffic maps show that drivers travelling along the M25 could face long delays of at least 120 minutes.

National Highways: East reports that there are around 13 miles of congestion from J27, with a diversion route already being set out

Traffic experts Inrix said: "Congestion to J27 M11, and heavy diverting down the M11 and around the North Circular.

"After being stopped for an hour and a half, with smoke from a lorry carrying hay bales. Letting some traffic past in lane four now, but it will take a long time to get moving further back."

Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M25 this morning

A spokesperson for Highways England reported that the accident was due to a "multi-vehicle collision".

A diversion route has been set out by National Highways, although this could present certain drivers with issues.

There is a 4.7m (15.4') low bridge on the diversion route, with drivers of vehicles over the height advised to use alternative routes.

Motorists will also be taken into London's Low Emission Zone, which could see motorists charged if their vehicles do not meet emissions standards.

The vehicle fire has caused long delays along the M25

GB News has contacted Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue and the London Fire Service for a comment.

Traffic is slowly being let through the M25 carriageway closure