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| M25 diesel spill causes 19-mile tailbacks | M25 diesel spill causes 19-mile tailbacks |
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| A diesel spill from a lorry on the M25 has caused 19-mile tailbacks and delays of up to three hours for motorists in Surrey and Kent. | A diesel spill from a lorry on the M25 has caused 19-mile tailbacks and delays of up to three hours for motorists in Surrey and Kent. |
| The M25 has been closed clockwise at junction eight, the A217 for Reigate, for emergency repairs since 04:30 GMT. | The M25 has been closed clockwise at junction eight, the A217 for Reigate, for emergency repairs since 04:30 GMT. |
| The road has to be re-surfaced before it can reopen and is expected to stay shut until about 15:00 GMT. | The road has to be re-surfaced before it can reopen and is expected to stay shut until about 15:00 GMT. |
| Traffic has been queuing back into Kent and there is congestion on the M23 northbound and the M26. | Traffic has been queuing back into Kent and there is congestion on the M23 northbound and the M26. |
| Diversions are in place, but there are also delays on surrounding roads. | Diversions are in place, but there are also delays on surrounding roads. |
| 'Extensive spillage' | 'Extensive spillage' |
| The junction had to be closed after the lorry hit a barrier and ruptured its diesel tank. | The junction had to be closed after the lorry hit a barrier and ruptured its diesel tank. |
| A Highways Agency spokeswoman said: "The lorry spilled fuel on the central carriageway. There was an extensive spillage. | A Highways Agency spokeswoman said: "The lorry spilled fuel on the central carriageway. There was an extensive spillage. |
| "We are doing all we can to clear this up as quickly as possible. The junction is unlikely to be fully operational before 3pm and we are advising road users to avoid the area if possible. | "We are doing all we can to clear this up as quickly as possible. The junction is unlikely to be fully operational before 3pm and we are advising road users to avoid the area if possible. |
| "We have alerted Gatwick about the problem as well as the port of Dover and also Eurotunnel at Folkestone. | "We have alerted Gatwick about the problem as well as the port of Dover and also Eurotunnel at Folkestone. |
| "We are using message signs to alert drivers about the incident." | "We are using message signs to alert drivers about the incident." |
| For the latest information on the M25 go to BBC Travel News | For the latest information on the M25 go to BBC Travel News |