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Traffic chaos ensued on the M25 when a motorist ground to a halt in the fast lane because the vehicle's fuel light lit up.

The dozy woman was driving an Audi Q7 anti-clockwise on the major commuter road when her thirsty 4x4 demanded a top up.

Apparently panicked because she was not used to driving the vehicle, the woman stopped straight away in one of the fastest lanes of the motorway.

Police were called to the scene between junctions 6 for Godstone and 5 for Sevenoaks during rush hour on Thursday.

Her action caused long delays for other drivers who had to sit in a traffic jam, while police gave her suitable advice and directed her to the nearest filling station.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: "Her fuel warning light came on so she stopped in lane three as she was confused due it not being a car that she usually drives.

"She was given suitable advice and directions to the nearest garage."

Following the incident, Surrey Roads Police appeared to mock the motorist, tweeting: "M25 drivers fuel warning light came on so they immediately stopped- in lane 3! doh"