Moment lorry carrying electrical equipment bursts into flames causing traffic chaos on major road
This is the moment a lorry burst into flames on a major stretch of the A406 this morning causing traffic chaos.
This is the moment a lorry burst into flames on a major stretch of the A406 this morning causing traffic chaos.
The lorry cab was not attached to the container in the clip.
London Fire Brigade confirmed the eastbound road between the Hanger Lane and A404 junctions is closed.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown but it has been confirmed that the lorry was carrying electrical equipment.
Drivers have been advised to avoid the area as significant traffic delays are expected.
London Fire Brigade reposted the video with the caption: Crews remain on the scene of a lorry fire on the A406 North Circular in #ParkRoyal, where a large amount of waste is alight.
Dramatic footage posted on X (formerly Twitter) shows billowing smoke from behind a bridge on the A406
The video was posted at 11.37am and fire engines are seen attempting to tackle the blaze as huge plumes of smoke billow from the lorry container
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown but it has been confirmed that the lorry was carrying electrical equipment.
The road remains closed eastbound. There is significant traffic disruption and motorists should continue to avoid the area.
This is bad news for Wembley Stadium where the England v Albania fixture is due to take place this afternoon.
The stadium tweeted asking people to use alternatives routes to access the stadium while this closure is in place.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told MailOnline: Firefighters are at the scene of a lorry fire on the A406 North Circular in Park Royal.
Half of the container carrying electrical equipment is alight. The A406 is currently closed eastbound between the Hanger Lane and A404 junctions.
This is causing significant traffic disruption locally and motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
The Brigade was called at 10.38am and two fire engines from Willesden and Acton fire stations are at the scene.
A 32-metre turntable ladder is also at the scene from Wembley Fire Station, which is being used to extinguish the fire from above.
Drivers have been advised to avoid the area as significant traffic delays are expected. Another video from X shows the rising cloud of thick smoke
Crews currently remain on scene and the cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
This comes as Heathrow Airport is closed following the huge blaze that erupted at a substation less than two miles from Londons biggest airport.
The fire, which has shut Heathrow for at least 24 hours, has left thousands of West London properties without power.
More than 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines rushed to the scene, on Nestles Avenue in Hayes, to tackle the blaze on Thursday evening.