Tanker fire on M25, near Darenth Interchange
30+ Incident Saturday 17 September 2022 07:26
Saturday 17 September 2022
07:57
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: Kent Police, National Highways traffic officers
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Medical - Oxygen therapy, Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet
Dartford, Sevenoaks
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire involving a tanker on the M25, between Junction 2 for the Darenth Interchange and Junction 3 for Swanley.
Two fire engines attended and crews wore breathing apparatus while using hose reel jets and foam to extinguish the flames.
One person was given oxygen after inhaling smoke.
Kent Police also attended to assist with lane closures and duty of care was left with the Highways Agency.