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Gas leak closes part of the M25 | Gas leak closes part of the M25 |
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Motorists in Surrey are facing delays after part of the M25 was closed in both directions because of a gas leak. | Motorists in Surrey are facing delays after part of the M25 was closed in both directions because of a gas leak. |
The ruptured gas pipe is at the Runnymede Hotel, Egham, near junction 13, where Surrey Fire and Rescue said an exclusion zone was in place. | The ruptured gas pipe is at the Runnymede Hotel, Egham, near junction 13, where Surrey Fire and Rescue said an exclusion zone was in place. |
The closure is between junctions 12 - the Thorpe Interchange turn-off for the M3, and 14 - for Heathrow Terminal 4. | The closure is between junctions 12 - the Thorpe Interchange turn-off for the M3, and 14 - for Heathrow Terminal 4. |
Diversions are in place and drivers have been warned the M25 may not reopen until 1600 BST at the earliest. | Diversions are in place and drivers have been warned the M25 may not reopen until 1600 BST at the earliest. |
The fire brigade ordered the road to be closed in both directions from just after noon. | |
A Highways Agency spokesman said: "The fire brigade has imposed an exclusion zone around the hotel and we're very much in their hands." |