A car fire has led to the closure of lanes 1 and 2 on the southbound carriageway of the A3 between the A245 junction in Cobham and the M25 junction at J10.

The incident, reported by National Highways: South-East occurred recently, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and traffic officers.

According to the tweet, the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, alongside Traffic Officers and contractors, are currently at the scene addressing the situation.

Early assessments of the incident suggest that the severity of the fire may require resurfacing of the affected lanes, indicating potential delays for commuters travelling in the area.

As of now, there is no information available regarding any injuries or the cause of the car fire.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes while emergency services work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.

Further updates on the situation will be provided as the story develops.