Overview
- Essex County Fire and Rescue were called at 12:34pm and confirmed the fire was out by 1:55pm.
- The closure affected both directions between Junction 23 at Rivenhall and Junction 24 at Kelvedon.
- National Highways reported delays of roughly 30 minutes southbound and 45 minutes northbound.
- Crews from Chelmsford, Colchester and Maldon attended as Essex Police managed scene safety and urged drivers to avoid the area.
- The lorry was carrying live chickens, and authorities had not confirmed any injuries.